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.
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 59 km from Barnstaple.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barnstaple, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Barnstaple to London takes 1h 48m and costs around RM 186 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about RM 110 for a 3h 26m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barnstaple, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Barnstaple takes 105 km and will cost you around RM 43. From London, the ticket costs about RM 67 for a journey of 282 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
Hiring a car in Barnstaple
Expect to pay RM 8.82 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 RM 105.79 and RM 141.05. The most frequently booked car type in Barnstaple is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.