What is the cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £80 - £180 and takes 20h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Aberdeen is to train and fly which takes 6h 37m and costs £120 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Aberdeen via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Aberdeen?

The distance between Barnstaple and Aberdeen is 676 miles. The road distance is 578 miles.

How do I travel from Barnstaple to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 12h 19m and costs £340 - £500.

How long does it take to get from Barnstaple to Aberdeen?

It takes approximately 12h 19m to get from Barnstaple to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Aberdeen bus from?

Barnstaple to Aberdeen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Aberdeen train from?

Barnstaple to Aberdeen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Aberdeen is to train which takes 12h 19m and costs £340 - £500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £180 and takes 20h 40m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Aberdeen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Barnstaple to Aberdeen train arrive?

Barnstaple to Aberdeen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Aberdeen is 578 miles. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Barnstaple to Aberdeen.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnstaple to Aberdeen?

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Barnstaple to Aberdeen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Barnstaple to Aberdeen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen
12h 19m
£347–492
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 502
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
20h 40m
£85–180
Drive 574.6 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Aberdeencar 574.6 mi
9h 41m
£143–206
Train to Exeter, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane EXT - ABZ
8h 7m
£145–344
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
5. Take the bus from Haymarket to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
16h 9m
£216–382
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
6h 37m
£124–297
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
7h 36m
£172–474
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
8h 50m
£118–290
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
8h 6m
£179–336
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeentrain
8h 42m
£120–333

Barnstaple to Aberdeen by train

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12h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 671.7 mi
Duration: 12h 19m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Aberdeen via Exeter St Davids in around 12h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 20h 40m.

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