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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Barnstaple is to bus via Leeds which costs £45 - £110 and takes 14h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Barnstaple is to fly and train which takes 6h 4m and costs £100 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Barnstaple?

The distance between Edinburgh and Barnstaple is 549 miles. The road distance is 458.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 9h 30m and costs £65 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Edinburgh to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Barnstaple bus from?

Edinburgh to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Barnstaple is to train which takes 9h 30m and costs £65 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 14h 25m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Barnstaple train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Barnstaple is 459 miles. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Edinburgh to Barnstaple.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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Edinburgh to Barnstaple - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St DavidsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapleExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
9h 30m
£68–325
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Birmingham Coach Station832
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
17h 5m
£47–111
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
14h 25m
£49–108
Drive 456 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Barnstaple456 mi
7h 43m
£112–161
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
6h 4m
£100–244
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
6h 24m
£48–154
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
7h 3m
£57–214
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
8h 3m
£86–250
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - 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 40m
£96–266
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
8h 15m
£126–286

Edinburgh to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 545.7 mi
Duration: 9h 30m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station in around 14h 25m.

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