Barnstaple travel guide
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You're Going to Love Barnstaple
With a population of 32.532, Barnstaple is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Barnstaple to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Barnstaple
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Waterside (Chivenor Business Park) and Heanton Court (Braunton Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Barnstaple
How to Get to Barnstaple
Plane
Although Barnstaple doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 61 km from Barnstaple. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, Ryanair and other airlines departing from Ireland.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barnstaple, followed by Arriva. The train journey from Barnstaple to Cardiff takes 0h 58m and costs around €17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €91 for a 2h 42m trip. The train station in Barnstaple is called Barnstaple, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Barnstaple is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 277 km from Barnstaple. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in London.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Barnstaple using National Express or FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Barnstaple takes 89 km and will cost you around €5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €27 for a journey of 257 km. Barnstaple’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Barnstaple
Where to stay in popular areas of Barnstaple
Most booked hotels in Barnstaple
Hiring a car in Barnstaple
Expect to pay €1.60 per litre in Barnstaple (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €19.16 and €25.54. The most frequently booked car type in Barnstaple is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 18% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
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