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

The cheapest way to get from Tralee to Barnstaple is to fly and train which costs £50 - £210 and takes 10h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tralee to Barnstaple is to fly and train which takes 9h 22m and costs £130 - £360.

Is there a direct bus between Tralee and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Tralee to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Tralee Prince's Street and arriving at Bus Station via The Gresham Hotel, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 44m.

How far is it from Tralee to Barnstaple?

The distance between Tralee and Barnstaple is 437 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tralee to Barnstaple without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 28h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Tralee to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tralee to Barnstaple bus from?

Tralee to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Tralee Prince's Street station.

Where does the Tralee to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Tralee to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.

Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2280+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

Tralee to Barnstaple - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 8 ways to get from Tralee to Barnstaple by plane, train, bus, busferry, or car ferry

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

Fly Kerry Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane KIR - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 57m
£108–285
Fly Kerry Airport to Exeter, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Exeter (EXT)plane KIR - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
10h 9m
£52–206
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Tralee Prince's Street to Bachelors Walkbus 300
2. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
5. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
28h 44m
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Cork Bus Stationbus 40
2. Take the car ferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouthcarferry
4. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
31h 41m
£129–588
Fly Kerry Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane KIR - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
21h 14m
£100–290
Train to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tralee to Corktrain
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
10h 2m
£120–299
Fly Kerry Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane KIR - 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
9h 22m
£137–351
Fly Kerry Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane KIR - NQY
2. Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
12h 21m
£104–425

Kerry Airport (KIR) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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Distance: 434.8 mi
Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Tralee, Ireland and Barnstaple, England?

There is no direct connection from Tralee to Barnstaple. However, you can take the bus to Kerry Airport, walk to Kerry Airport (KIR) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Bristol Airport, take the shuttle to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Exeter St Davids, then take the train to Barnstaple. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tralee Prince's Street to Bus Station via Bachelors Walk, The Gresham Hotel, Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Bus Station in around 28h 44m.

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