There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Nottingham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
5h 52m£111–179Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 502
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk900 / ...
9h 31m£47–74Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain Birmingham New Street - Nottingham / ...
7h 56m£56–89Drive 228.5 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Nottinghamcar 228.5 mi
3h 49m£57–82
Barnstaple to Nottingham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Nottingham is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Nottingham is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Nottingham via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Nottingham is 262 miles. The road distance is 229.8 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Nottingham without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £110 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Barnstaple to Nottingham, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Nottingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Nottingham is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 9h 31m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Nottingham, England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Nottingham via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport in around 9h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Barnstaple to Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Nottingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Nottingham is 230 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Barnstaple to Nottingham.
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