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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Edinburgh is to bus via Leeds which costs £45 - £120 and takes 13h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 5h 12m and costs £100 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Edinburgh?

The distance between Barnstaple and Edinburgh is 499 miles. The road distance is 458.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 9h 22m and costs £120 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Barnstaple to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Edinburgh is to train via Stafford which takes 9h 22m and costs £120 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 13h 28m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnstaple to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Edinburgh is 459 miles. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Barnstaple to Edinburgh.

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

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

There are 11 ways to get from Barnstaple to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Stafford
best
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 Stafford
4. Take the train from Stafford to Edinburgh Waverley
9h 22m
£123–342
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 Edinburgh, Bus Station
13h 28m
£49–113
Drive 456.1 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Edinburgh456.1 mi
7h 43m
£112–161
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
5h 37m
£63–169
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St DavidsBarnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
9h 47m
£69–615
Bus
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 Edinburgh, Bus Station180 / ...
16h 50m
£51–123
Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
5h 12m
£102–250
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
6h 26m
£70–229
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
7h 8m
£87–257
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 Edinburgh Waverley
7h 3m
£69–248
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
7h 38m
£157–384

Barnstaple to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 496.4 mi
Duration: 9h 22m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Edinburgh Waverley via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Stafford in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 13h 28m.

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