Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

When to visit Barnstaple

Barnstaple in June
Estimated hotel price
€74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barnstaple in June
Estimated hotel price
€74
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Barnstaple

Plane

Although Barnstaple doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 38 miles from Barnstaple. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Barnstaple from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Barnstaple. The train station in Barnstaple is called Barnstaple, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Barnstaple is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 172 miles from Barnstaple. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Barnstaple using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Barnstaple takes 175 miles and will cost you around €13. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about €16 for a journey of 400 miles. Barnstaple’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Barnstaple doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 38 miles from Barnstaple. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Barnstaple from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Barnstaple. The train station in Barnstaple is called Barnstaple, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Barnstaple is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 172 miles from Barnstaple. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Barnstaple using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Barnstaple takes 175 miles and will cost you around €13. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about €16 for a journey of 400 miles. Barnstaple’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Barnstaple

BRSBristol
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Barnstaple

KLM
Good (1,488 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,853 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,384 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,913 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (995 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,318 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,499 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,888 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (642 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (290 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,199 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (302 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,259 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (685 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,315 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (185 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (546 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Barnstaple

Most booked hotels in Barnstaple

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The Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€83+
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Yeo Dale Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€103+
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The Barnstaple Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€97+
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The Royal & Fortescue Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€78+
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The Cedars Inn by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€82+
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Hiring a car in Barnstaple

Expect to pay €1.68 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 €20.10 and €26.79. Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Barnstaple, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.68 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 €20.10 and €26.79. Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Barnstaple, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.

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