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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Alnwick is to bus via Leeds which costs £40 - £95 and takes 13h 14m.

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 8m and costs £100 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Alnwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Alnwick station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station Stand Q and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Alnwick?

The distance between Barnstaple and Alnwick is 464 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 31m and costs £180 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 31m 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 31m and costs £180 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 13h 14m.

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.

Where can I stay near Alnwick?

There are 1770+ hotels available in Alnwick.

Barnstaple to Alnwick - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 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 DavidsBarnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to AlnmouthPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
9h 31m
£182–562
Bus via Leeds
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 Station to John Dobson Street
13h 14m
£44–94
Drive 407 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Alnwick407 mi
6h 54m
£100–144
Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)EXT - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Alnmouth
6h 8m
£106–326
Train via York
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 37m
£85–322
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newcastle-Upon-TyneUk078
14h 15m
£46–95
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
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 train from Newcastle to Alnmouth
6h 55m
£68–240
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 48m
£74–246
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
7h 20m
£108–337
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
8h 28m
£80–301
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
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 train from Newcastle to Alnmouth
8h 53m
£156–470

Barnstaple to Alnwick by train and bus

40Weekly Services

9h 31mAverage Duration

£182Cheapest Price

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Distance: 461.1 mi
Duration: 9h 31m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Bus Station via Exeter St Davids, Alnmouth, and Curly Lane in around 9h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, John Dobson Street, Haymarket Bus Station Stand Q, and Bus Station in around 13h 14m.

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