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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Gateshead is to bus which costs £45 - £100 and takes 11h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Gateshead is to train and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs £100 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Gateshead?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at John Dobson Street via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Gateshead?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Newcastle via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Gateshead?

The distance between Barnstaple and Gateshead is 362 miles. The road distance is 375 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Gateshead without a car is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs £210 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Barnstaple to Gateshead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Gateshead bus from?

Barnstaple to Gateshead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Gateshead train from?

Barnstaple to Gateshead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Gateshead?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Gateshead is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs £210 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 11h 43m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Gateshead bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Gateshead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Gateshead train arrive?

Barnstaple to Gateshead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Gateshead?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Gateshead is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Barnstaple to Gateshead.

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

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Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
4h 39m
£106–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus
11h 43m
£48–96
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 16m
£217–322
Drive 372.8 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Gatesheadcar 372.8 mi
6h 20m
£92–133
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
5h 35m
£77–184
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
7h 30m
£124–315
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
4. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
7h 14m
£148–335
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain
12h 16m
£183–340

Barnstaple to Gateshead by train

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Distance: 359.6 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Newcastle via Exeter St Davids in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to John Dobson Street via Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 43m.

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