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How to get fromBelfast to Barnstapleby plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Barnstaple by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 32m
    £88–235

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    9h 7m
    £85–330

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    18h 13m
    £305–731

  4. Car ferry, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    18h 53m
    £176–335

  5. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    20h 4m

  6. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BHD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 54m
    £146–314

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 15m
    £130–346

  8. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BHD - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 2m
    £91–265

  9. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    19h 48m
    £166–350

  10. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    20h 59m
    £96–208

  11. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Barnstaplecar car
    10h 19m
    £141–398

Belfast to Barnstaple by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£176Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 410.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Barnstaple, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Barnstaple. However, you can take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Exeter St Davids, then take the train to Barnstaple. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Barnstaple via Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 18h 13m.

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