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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Gateshead is to bus which costs £45 - £95 and takes 11h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Gateshead is to train and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs £100 - £350.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Gateshead?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Gateshead?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Newcastle via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Gateshead?

The distance between Barnstaple and Gateshead is 423 miles. The road distance is 375.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Gateshead without a car is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs £210 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Barnstaple to Gateshead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Gateshead bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Gateshead train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Gateshead?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Gateshead is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs £210 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 11h 57m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Gateshead bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnstaple to Gateshead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Gateshead?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Gateshead is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Barnstaple to Gateshead.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 16m
£217–312
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus
11h 57m
£45–95
Drive 373.2 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Gatesheadcar 373.2 mi
6h 19m
£93–134
Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
5h 1m
£107–341
Train via Manchester
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 Victoria to Newcastletrain
12h 2m
£184–340
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
5h 41m
£73–174
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
6h 45m
£154–471
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
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
7h 32m
£107–280
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
4. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
7h 23m
£136–387
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
7h 22m
£176–401

Barnstaple to Gateshead by train

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Distance: 420.5 mi
Duration: 8h 16m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Newcastle via Exeter St Davids in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 11h 57m.

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