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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 6h 3m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Barnstaple via Stafford, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Barnstaple?

The distance between Holyhead and Barnstaple is 363 miles. The road distance is 291 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Barnstaple without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 8h 20m and costs £150 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Holyhead to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Barnstaple train from?

Holyhead to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.

Where does the Holyhead to Barnstaple train arrive?

Holyhead to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Barnstaple is 291 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Holyhead to Barnstaple.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 1905+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

Holyhead to Barnstaple - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Barnstaple by train, car, plane, 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.

Train via Stafford
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 20m
£153–254
Drive 289.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Holyhead to Barnstaplecar 289.3 mi
6h 3m
£71–102
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Holyhead 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 36m
£136–347
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
10h 12m
£104–192
Train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
10h 14m
£155–280

Holyhead to Barnstaple by train

40Weekly Trains

8h 20mAverage Duration

£153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 360.5 mi
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Barnstaple via Stafford, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 20m.

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