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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Belfast is to bus and car ferry which costs £70 - £160 and takes 20h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs £80 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 11m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Belfast?

The distance between Barnstaple and Belfast is 413 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Belfast without a car is to train and car ferry via Birmingham which takes 18h 24m and costs £100 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Barnstaple to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Belfast bus from?

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

Where does the Barnstaple to Belfast bus arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1248+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Barnstaple to Belfast by train, plane, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

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

Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
best
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 Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
5h 39m
£60–165
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
cheapest
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 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BRS - BHD
5h 19m
£57–206
Train, car ferry via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chester
4. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
18h 24m
£107–278
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Hamilton Square Station423 / ...
4. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
20h 22m
£73–151
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
21h 11m
Train to Exeter, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EXT - BHD
4h 45m
£85–257
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
7h 14m
£74–264
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
4. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
7h 31m
£85–276
Train, car ferry
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 Chester
4. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
19h 54m
£134–258
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
10h 14m
£145–217

Barnstaple to Belfast by train, foot, car ferry, and bus

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18h 24mAverage Duration

£107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 410.3 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Barnstaple to Belfast. However, you can take the train to Exeter St Davids, take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, then take the bus to Ulster University Belfast. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnstaple to Ulster University Belfast via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Chester, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, and Stena Line terminus in around 18h 24m.

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