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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 6h 7m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Durham University Palatine Centre and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Durham to Barnstaple?

The distance between Durham and Barnstaple is 411 miles. The road distance is 360.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs £50 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Durham to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Barnstaple bus from?

Durham to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Durham University Palatine Centre station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Barnstaple train from?

Durham to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Durham to Barnstaple is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs £50 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Durham to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Durham to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Leeds York St Bus Station.

Where does the Durham to Barnstaple train arrive?

Durham to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Durham to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Barnstaple is 360 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Durham to Barnstaple.

How do I get a train ticket from Durham to Barnstaple?

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Durham to Barnstaple - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Durham to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
7h 46m
£54–381
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Leeds York St Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
11h 20m
£40–77
Drive 358.2 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Barnstaplecar 358.2 mi
6h 7m
£88–127
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 35m
£44–158
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
11h 54m
£98–284
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 28m
£110–360
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 52m
£128–423
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 20m
£75–205
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 32m
£141–368

Durham to Barnstaple by train

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7h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 408.8 mi
Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Durham to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Bus Station via Leeds York St Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 20m.

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