There are 7 ways to get from Barnstaple to York by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Yorktrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 9m£177–262Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
10h 33m£42–84Drive 298.5 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Yorkcar 298.5 mi
5h 15m£74–107Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
6h 37m£121–275Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain
10h 41m£155–287Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
5h 58m£133–289Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
6h 35m£104–244
Barnstaple to York by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to York is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 10h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to York is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to York. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Micklegate via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to York. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at York via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Barnstaple and York is 343 miles. The road distance is 300.2 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to York without a car is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs £170 - £270.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Barnstaple to York, including transfers.
Barnstaple to York bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to York train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to York is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs £170 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 10h 33m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and York, England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to York via Exeter St Davids in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Micklegate via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 33m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £25–70
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £25–70
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstaple to York bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Barnstaple to York train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to York is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Barnstaple to York.
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