There are 7 ways to get from Keswick to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 38m£149–238Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
13h 25m£54–93Drive 347.7 mi
- Drive from Keswick to Barnstaplecar 347.7 mi
5h 55m£87–125Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 50m£126–291Bus, train
- Take the bus from Greta Bank to Blackhall Roadbus 555
- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
13h 18m£143–266Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, train
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 25m£140–281Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 25m£107–236
Keswick to Barnstaple by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Keswick to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 13h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Keswick to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs £85 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Keswick to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Greta Bank and arriving at Bus Station via Rail Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Keswick to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
The distance between Keswick and Barnstaple is 398 miles. The road distance is 349.7 miles.
The best way to get from Keswick to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs £140 - £240.
It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Keswick to Barnstaple, including transfers.
Keswick to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.
Keswick to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Keswick to Barnstaple is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs £140 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 13h 25m.
What companies run services between Keswick, Cumbria, England and Barnstaple, England?
You can take a bus from Greta Bank to Barnstaple via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 9h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greta Bank to Bus Station via Rail Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 13h 25m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £26–75
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Keswick to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Keswick to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Keswick to Barnstaple is 350 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Keswick to Barnstaple.
There are 2363+ hotels available in Barnstaple.









