What is the cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Barnstaple?

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nottingham to Barnstaple?

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Barnstaple?

The distance between Nottingham and Barnstaple is 262 miles. The road distance is 225 miles.

How do I travel from Nottingham to Barnstaple without a car?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £110 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Nottingham to Barnstaple?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Nottingham to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Barnstaple bus from?

Nottingham to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Barnstaple train from?

Nottingham to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Barnstaple is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Nottingham to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Nottingham to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Nottingham to Barnstaple train arrive?

Nottingham to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Barnstaple is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Nottingham to Barnstaple.

How do I get a train ticket from Nottingham to Barnstaple?

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Nottingham to Barnstaple - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nottingham to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 20m
£111–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
9h 15m
£45–78
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
8h 16m
£55–87
Drive 223.6 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Barnstaplecar 223.6 mi
4h
£56–80

Nottingham to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 260.2 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Nottingham to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 15m.

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