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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £70 - £280 and takes 16h 5m.

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 30m and costs £100 - £260.

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 Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.

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 Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Edinburgh?

The distance between Barnstaple and Edinburgh is 415 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 Birmingham which takes 9h 28m and costs £200 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m 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 Birmingham which takes 9h 28m and costs £200 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £280 and takes 16h 5m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central 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 48m to drive from Barnstaple to Edinburgh.

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

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

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

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

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Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
5h 30m
£100–257
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10
16h 5m
£72–277
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 28m
£206–343
Drive 456.1 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Edinburghcar 456.1 mi
7h 48m
£114–164
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
5h 52m
£83–190
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
6h 47m
£95–225
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
7h 20m
£138–254
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
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 train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 16m
£98–269
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
9h 50m
£277–412
Train #2
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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain
12h 55m
£212–377

Barnstaple to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 412.7 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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 Wolverhampton in around 9h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 16h 5m.

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