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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Barnstaple is to train and bus which costs £100 - £160 and takes 17h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Barnstaple is to fly and train which takes 6h 27m and costs £50 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Barnstaple via Haymarket, Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.

How far is it from Inverness to Barnstaple?

The distance between Inverness and Barnstaple is 562 miles. The road distance is 612.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Barnstaple without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 13h 19m and costs £130 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Inverness to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Barnstaple bus from?

Inverness to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Barnstaple train from?

Inverness to Barnstaple train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Inverness to Barnstaple is to train via Birmingham which takes 13h 19m and costs £130 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 51m.

Where does the Inverness to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Inverness to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Barnstaple train arrive?

Inverness to Barnstaple train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Barnstaple is 612 miles. It takes approximately 10h 10m to drive from Inverness to Barnstaple.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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Inverness to Barnstaple - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Inverness to Barnstaple by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
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1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
6h 27m
£52–223
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Wolverhampton
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
13h 19m
£134–389
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
16h 51m
Drive 608.7 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Barnstaple608.7 mi
10h 10m
£149–215
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)INV - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
7h 37m
£130–425
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochry
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
9h 30m
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ABZ - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
9h 1m
£106–296
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)INV - 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 13m
£124–295
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perth
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
10h 8m
£68–256
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
13h 53m
£86–408
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Birmingham International
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
17h 42m
£102–152

Inverness to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 559 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Barnstaple via Haymarket, Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 13h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 16h 51m.

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