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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Barnstaple is to fly and train which costs £45 - £180 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Barnstaple is to fly and train which takes 6h 21m and costs £70 - £250.

How far is it from Dublin to Barnstaple?

The distance between Dublin and Barnstaple is 277 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Barnstaple without a car is to ferry and train via Crewe which takes 12h 53m and costs £120 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Dublin to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2038+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

Dublin to Barnstaple - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Dublin to Barnstaple by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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

Fly to Exeter, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane DUB - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 21m
£73–244
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 3m
£45–174
Ferry, train via Crewe
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
12h 53m
£125–353
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Bus Stationbus 216 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
14h 39m
£151–216
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 47m
£76–266
Fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 52m
£56–285
Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane DUB - NQY
2. Take the train from St Austell to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
10h 9m
£63–393
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
14h 32m
£180–278

Dublin to Barnstaple by ferry and train

26Weekly Services

12h 53mAverage Duration

£125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 275.1 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Barnstaple, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Barnstaple. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Exeter (EXT), walk to Exeter International Airport, take the bus to St Davids Station, walk to Exeter St Davids, then take the train to Barnstaple. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Barnstaple via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Crewe, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 12h 53m.

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