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

The cheapest way to get from York to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 10h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between York and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

Is there a direct train between York and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from York to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from York to Barnstaple?

The distance between York and Barnstaple is 345 miles. The road distance is 300.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £170 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from York to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Barnstaple bus from?

York to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.

Where do I catch the York to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from York to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from York to Barnstaple is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £170 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 10h 57m.

Where does the York to Barnstaple bus arrive?

York to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Barnstaple train arrive?

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

Can I drive from York to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Barnstaple is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from York to Barnstaple.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
6h 59m
£179–259
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
10h 57m
£42–88
Drive 299 mi
1. Drive from York to Barnstaplecar 299 mi
5h 16m
£74–107
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 31m
£122–275
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain
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
11h 2m
£155–289
Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 34m
£134–290
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 18m
£105–245

York to Barnstaple by train

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6h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 343.1 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a train from York to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to Bus Station via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 57m.

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