What is the cheapest way to get from Durham to Barnstaple?

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £75 - £190 and takes 13h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham to Barnstaple?

The fastest way to get from Durham to Barnstaple is to fly and train which takes 6h 1m and costs £110 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B and arriving at Bus Station via Interchange and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Durham to Barnstaple?

The distance between Durham and Barnstaple is 411 miles. The road distance is 360.3 miles.

How do I travel from Durham to Barnstaple without a car?

The best way to get from Durham to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs £210 - £310.

How long does it take to get from Durham to Barnstaple?

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Durham to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Barnstaple bus from?

Durham to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Barnstaple train from?

Durham to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Durham to Barnstaple is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs £210 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 13h 59m.

Where does the Durham to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Durham to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Durham to Barnstaple train arrive?

Durham to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Durham to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Barnstaple is 360 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Durham to Barnstaple.

How do I get a train ticket from Durham to Barnstaple?

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Durham to Barnstaple - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
7h 46m
£215–308
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 133
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
13h 59m
£75–186
Drive 358.2 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Barnstaplecar 358.2 mi
6h 7m
£89–128
Fly Newcastle to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 1m
£111–242
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
12h 15m
£183–334
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 45m
£82–197
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 53m
£145–330
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 57m
£154–474

Durham to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 408.9 mi
Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B to Bus Station via Interchange and Birmingham Coach Station in around 13h 59m.

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