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 £75 - £230 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 34m and costs £70 - £240.

How far is it from Dublin to Barnstaple?

The distance between Dublin and Barnstaple is 276 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 Stafford which takes 12h 46m and costs £160 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Dublin to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 1927+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

Dublin to Barnstaple - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Dublin to Barnstaple by plane, train, car ferry, car, 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
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane DUB - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 34m
£71–239
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Drive from Liverpool to Barnstaplecar
11h 35m
£89–561
Ferry, train via Stafford
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford 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 46m
£161–287
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 Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
14h 51m
£115–295
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
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
£78–228
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
£120–261
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
9h 2m
£91–313
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane DUB - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 59m
£119–320
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 43m
£162–318

Dublin to Barnstaple by ferry and train

26Weekly Services

12h 46mAverage Duration

£161Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Barnstaple.

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Distance: 274.7 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

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 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 car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Barnstaple via Isle of Man Douglas and Liverpool in around 11h 35m.

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