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How to get fromSunderland to Barnstapleby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Sunderland to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Exeter St DavidstrainEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapletrainExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    9h 49m
    £86–612

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus502
    11h 40m
    £40–84

  3. Drive 367.9 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Barnstaplecar367.9 mi
    6h 11m
    £91–131

  4. Fly to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)planeNCL - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    5h 56m
    £99–238

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Durham 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
    14h 2m
    £118–276

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeNCL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    6h 50m
    £48–153

  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeNCL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    8h 22m
    £131–390

Sunderland to Barnstaple by bus and train

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration9h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Barnstaple via Bus Station Stand D, Durham, and Exeter St Davids in around 9h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station in around 11h 40m.

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