There are 8 ways to get from Barnstaple to York by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain
6h 40mDrive 298.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barnstaple to Yorkcar 298.8 mi
5h 14m£73–106Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
10h 28mTrain to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
6h 23mTrain
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Yorktrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 13mTrain #2
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain
10h 39mTrain to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
5h 57mTrain, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
6h 39m
Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to York is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to York is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to York. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Micklegate via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to York. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at York via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Barnstaple and York is 331 miles. The road distance is 300.6 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to York without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Barnstaple to York, including transfers.
Barnstaple to York bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to York train services, operated by First Great Western, depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to York is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 28m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and York, England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to York via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Micklegate via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 28m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £22–75
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £22–75
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–170
Flights from Exeter to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £120–320
- Website
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to York
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Airport to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
- Website
- virgintrainseastcoast.com
Train from Newcastle to York
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- virgintrainseastcoast.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstaple to York bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Barnstaple to York train services, operated by First Great Western, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to York is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Barnstaple to York.
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