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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Alnwick is to bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 13h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Alnwick is to train and fly which takes 6h 31m and costs £100 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Alnwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Alnwick. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Retail Park via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Alnwick?

The distance between Barnstaple and Alnwick is 462 miles. The road distance is 409.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Alnwick without a car is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs £80 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Barnstaple to Alnwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Alnwick bus from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Alnwick?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Alnwick is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs £80 - £650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Alnwick bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Alnwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Alnwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Alnwick is 409 miles. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Barnstaple to Alnwick.

How do I get a bus ticket from Barnstaple to Alnwick?

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Where can I stay near Alnwick?

There are 496+ hotels available in Alnwick.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newcastletrain
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Alnmouthtrain
9h 14m
£83–638
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Retail Parkbus 591
13h 15m
£53–110
Drive 407 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Alnwickcar 407 mi
6h 59m
£100–144
Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Parkbus
6h 32m
£105–268
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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newcastletrain
5. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Parkbus 591
15h 1m
£118–329
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
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 Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Parkbus
7h 22m
£64–182
Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain
6h 31m
£107–298
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 Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain
7h 22m
£76–207
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain
8h 4m
£81–200
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain
8h 57m
£86–308

Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Barnstaple to Alnwick.

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Distance: 458.9 mi
Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Alnwick, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Alnwick via Exeter St Davids, Newcastle, and Alnmouth in around 9h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Retail Park via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 13h 15m.

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