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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Barnstaple is to car ferry and bus which costs £75 - £160 and takes 20h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Barnstaple is to fly and train which takes 5h 20m and costs £80 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 31m.

How far is it from Belfast to Barnstaple?

The distance between Belfast and Barnstaple is 413 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Barnstaple without a car is to ferry and train which takes 18h 20m and costs £150 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Belfast to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Barnstaple bus from?

Belfast to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Belfast to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2237+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

Belfast to Barnstaple - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Barnstaple by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
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1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
6h 28m
£48–173
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
18h 20m
£150–606
Car ferry, train via Birmingham
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
18h 40m
£112–321
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
20h 31m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BHD - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
5h 58m
£62–213
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Exeter (EXT)BHD - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
5h 20m
£83–263
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BHD - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
8h 6m
£80–294
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
8h 43m
£54–186
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
19h 45m
£140–286
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the bus from Hamilton Square Station to Birmingham Coach Station423 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station100 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
20h 44m
£77–153
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Barnstaple
10h 23m
£141–332

Belfast to Barnstaple by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

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18h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 410.2 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 Lanyon Place to Barnstaple via Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 18h 20m.

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