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 Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 37 miles 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 2h 39m and costs around C$ 138 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about C$ 193 for a 10h 30m 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 rental from London, which is about 172 miles from Barnstaple. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Barnstaple using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Barnstaple takes 225 miles and will cost you around C$ 36. From London, the ticket costs about C$ 43 for a journey of 263 miles. Barnstaple’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the downtown.
Airlines serving Barnstaple
Where to stay in popular areas of Barnstaple
Most booked hotels in Barnstaple
Renting a car in Barnstaple
Expect to pay C$ 2.42 per litre in Barnstaple (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.03 and C$ 38.70. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Barnstaple, while also 12% cheaper than other types, on average.