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. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Barnstaple has to offer.
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 Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 37 miles from Barnstaple. The shortest flight to Barnstaple from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 31h 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barnstaple, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Barnstaple to London takes 1h 49m and costs around $122 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $93 for a 3h 27m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barnstaple, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Barnstaple takes 145 miles and will cost you around $29. From London, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 170 miles. Barnstaple’s bus station is located 0.1 miles 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 $2.84 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 $33.98 and $45.30. The most frequently booked car type in Barnstaple is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.