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 £55 - £110 and takes 12h 57m.

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 and bus which takes 6h 33m and costs £110 - £270.

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 Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Alnwick?

The distance between Barnstaple and Alnwick is 450 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 16m and costs £90 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 9h 16m 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 16m and costs £90 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 12h 57m.

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 54m 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 1770+ 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 Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to York
3. Take the train from York to Alnmouth
9h 16m
£93–333
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Retail Park591
12h 57m
£55–104
Drive 407 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Alnwick407 mi
6h 54m
£100–144
Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)EXT - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Park
6h 33m
£110–262
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newcastle
5. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Park591
14h 59m
£132–323
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouth
7h 17m
£82–257
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
4. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Park
7h 22m
£72–176
Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouth
6h 48m
£116–348
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouth
7h 54m
£88–312
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Reading
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
4. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
5. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Park
9h 18m
£160–406

Barnstaple to Alnwick by bus

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12h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 447.1 mi
Duration: 9h 16m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Alnwick via Exeter St Davids, York, and Alnmouth in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Retail Park via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 12h 57m.

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