There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barnstaple by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
5h 31m£105–172Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
7h 42m£37–95Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Barnstaple178.2 mi
3h 14mDrive 178.2 mi
- Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barnstaplecar 178.2 mi
3h 14m£43–63
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International Airport and arriving at Barnstaple via Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Barnstaple is 213 miles. The road distance is 179.3 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £100 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barnstaple, including transfers.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barnstaple is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Birmingham Airport (BHX), England and Barnstaple, England?
You can take a vehicle from Birmingham International Airport to Barnstaple via Birmingham Intl Rail Station, Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- National Express
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barnstaple is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barnstaple.
There are 2382+ hotels available in Barnstaple.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Barnstaple. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.