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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £70 - £270 and takes 15h 20m.

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 16m and costs £95 - £260.

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 Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.

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 Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Barnstaple?

The distance between Edinburgh and Barnstaple is 499 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 via Birmingham which takes 9h 16m and costs £200 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 9h 16m 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 Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Barnstaple is to train via Birmingham which takes 9h 16m and costs £200 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £270 and takes 15h 20m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Barnstaple train arrive?

Edinburgh to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Barnstaple is 459 miles. It takes approximately 7h 48m 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

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

Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 16m
£209–338
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Ukxn10
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
15h 20m
£73–265
Drive 456 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Barnstaplecar 456 mi
7h 48m
£114–164
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 16m
£100–260
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
9h 28m
£289–414
Train #2
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
12h 38m
£213–385
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 25m
£82–192
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 13m
£96–224
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 10m
£138–256
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 16m
£148–324

Edinburgh to Barnstaple by train

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9h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 496.4 mi
Duration: 9h 16m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Barnstaple via Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 15h 20m.

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