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How to get fromBarnstaple to Sunderlandby train, plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train to Exeter, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    5h 5m
    £106–240

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 133 / ...
    11h 45m
    £51–128

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newcastletrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    8h 49m
    £229–337

  4. Drive 368.1 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Sunderlandcar car 368.1 mi
    6h 14m
    £90–130

  5. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    6h 2m
    £79–190

  6. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    8h 14m
    £145–339

  7. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Middlesbroughtrain train
    5. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Sunderlandtrain train
    13h 27m
    £186–353

Barnstaple to Sunderland by train and subway

Calendar74Weekly Services
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£229Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 370.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Sunderland via Exeter St Davids, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 8h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Interchange via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 11h 45m.

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