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There are 6 ways to get from Barnstaple to Whitby by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    10h 37m
    £149–232

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    13h 38m
    £42–63

  3. Drive  345.4 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Whitbycar car 345.4 mi
    6h 10m
    £86–124

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain train
    9h 31m
    £105–233

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Darlingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain train
    10h 45m
    £181–288

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Middlesbroughtrain train
    5. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain train
    14h 38m
    £162–284

Barnstaple to Whitby by train and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration10h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 397.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 37m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Boyes via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 13h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnstaple to Whitby via Exeter St Davids and Darlington in around 10h 45m.

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