Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

When to visit Barnstaple

Barnstaple in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barnstaple in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 73
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Barnstaple

Plane

Although Barnstaple doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 61 km from Barnstaple. The shortest flight to Barnstaple from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Barnstaple. 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 rental from London, which is about 277 km from Barnstaple. You’ll find branches of U-Save and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Barnstaple using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Barnstaple takes 97 km and will cost you around C$ 21. From London, the ticket costs about C$ 30 for a journey of 290 km. Barnstaple’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the downtown.

Plane

Although Barnstaple doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 61 km from Barnstaple. The shortest flight to Barnstaple from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Barnstaple. 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 rental from London, which is about 277 km from Barnstaple. You’ll find branches of U-Save and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Barnstaple using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Barnstaple takes 97 km and will cost you around C$ 21. From London, the ticket costs about C$ 30 for a journey of 290 km. Barnstaple’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the downtown.

Airports near Barnstaple

BRSBristol
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Barnstaple

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,889 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,002 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,336 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,510 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,890 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (641 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (290 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,204 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,261 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (302 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (687 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,321 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (185 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in popular areas of Barnstaple

Most booked hotels in Barnstaple

Stoke House Bed And Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 128+
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The Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 139+
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The Barnstaple Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 155+
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The Royal & Fortescue Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 127+
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The Cedars Inn by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 132+
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Renting a car in Barnstaple

Renting a car in Barnstaple costs C$ 86 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Cardiff Wales.

Expect to pay C$ 2.73 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$ 32.69 and C$ 43.59.

Renting a car in Barnstaple costs C$ 86 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Cardiff Wales.

Expect to pay C$ 2.73 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$ 32.69 and C$ 43.59.