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 February
Estimated hotel price
€81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barnstaple in February
Estimated hotel price
€81
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Barnstaple

Plane

Although Barnstaple doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 37 miles from Barnstaple. Exeter 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 most popular train carrier serving Barnstaple, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Barnstaple to London takes 1h 44m and costs around €76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about €59 for a 6h 07m trip. 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 GREEN MOTION and National, 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 €16. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about €24 for a journey of 345 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 Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 37 miles from Barnstaple. Exeter 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 most popular train carrier serving Barnstaple, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Barnstaple to London takes 1h 44m and costs around €76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about €59 for a 6h 07m trip. 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 GREEN MOTION and National, 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 €16. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about €24 for a journey of 345 miles. Barnstaple’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Barnstaple

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Barnstaple

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,667 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,037 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,081 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,707 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,366 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (940 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,243 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,430 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,860 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,150 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (288 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,224 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,235 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (520 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (179 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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€93+
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The Barnstaple Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€93+
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The Royal & Fortescue Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€82+
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Kentisbury Grange
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€130+
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The Cedars Inn by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€79+
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Hiring a car in Barnstaple

Expect to pay €1.58 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 €18.87 and €25.16. Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Barnstaple, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.58 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 €18.87 and €25.16. Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Barnstaple, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

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