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How to get fromBelfast to Barnstapleby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

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

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  1. Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 28m
    £87–225

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    20h 15m
    £61–108

  3. Train, ferry via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    17h 34m
    £186–296

  4. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    19h 14m
    £93–226

  5. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BHD - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    5h 58m
    £90–235

  6. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BHD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 52m
    £130–289

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 4m
    £115–319

  8. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    9h 3m
    £69–307

  9. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    18h 27m
    £181–316

  10. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Barnstaplecar car
    10h 19m
    £141–398

Belfast to Barnstaple by train, foot, tram, and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration17h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 410.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Barnstaple. However, you can take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Exeter St Davids, then take the train to Barnstaple. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Barnstaple via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 17h 34m.

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