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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £70 - £140 and takes 17h 40m.

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 45m and costs £95 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.

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 King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.

How far is it from Inverness to Barnstaple?

The distance between Inverness and Barnstaple is 563 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 London which takes 12h 47m and costs £250 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Barnstaple train from?

Inverness to Barnstaple train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Inverness to Barnstaple is to train via London which takes 12h 47m and costs £250 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 17h 40m.

Where does the Inverness to Barnstaple bus arrive?

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

Where does the Inverness to Barnstaple train arrive?

Inverness to Barnstaple train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Barnstaple is 612 miles. It takes approximately 10h 18m to drive from Inverness to Barnstaple.

How do I get a train ticket from Inverness to 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

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

Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 45m
£95–268
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
17h 40m
£72–138
Train via London
1. Take the train from Inverness to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
12h 47m
£257–436
Drive 608.7 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Barnstaplecar 608.7 mi
10h 18m
£149–215
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 6m
£151–459
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain
2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
10h 18m
£137–374
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - 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 26m
£145–334
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
10h 25m
£123–311
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 44m
£183–410
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
13h 56m
£315–550
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
18h 48m
£107–248

Inverness to Barnstaple by train and subway

7Weekly Services

12h 47mAverage Duration

£257Cheapest Price

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Distance: 559.8 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Barnstaple via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 12h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Bus Station in around 17h 40m.

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