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

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There are 9 ways to get from Barnstaple to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    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 53m
    £180–285

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    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 55m
    £49–86

  3. Drive  368.1 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Sunderlandcar car 368.1 mi
    6h 14m
    £91–131

  4. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    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
    4. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    6h 2m

  5. 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 Thornabytrain train
    5. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain train
    13h 18m
    £156–278

  6. Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    5h 25m

  7. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    8h 21m
    £118–299

  8. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    4. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    7h 25m

  9. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    5. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    7h 53m

Barnstaple to Sunderland by train and subway

Calendar73Weekly Services
Duration8h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 432.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Interchange via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 11h 55m.

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