Introduction
Where to eat
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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Barnstaple has to offer.

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

Barnstaple in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barnstaple in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 116
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 13h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barnstaple, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Barnstaple to London takes 2h 42m and costs around C$ 60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about C$ 328 for a 6h 39m trip. 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 keddy by Europcar and GREEN MOTION , 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 233 km and will cost you around C$ 26. From London, the ticket costs about C$ 18 for a journey of 282 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 13h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barnstaple, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Barnstaple to London takes 2h 42m and costs around C$ 60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about C$ 328 for a 6h 39m trip. 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 keddy by Europcar and GREEN MOTION , 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 233 km and will cost you around C$ 26. From London, the ticket costs about C$ 18 for a journey of 282 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 (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,083 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,811 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (788 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (998 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,152 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,140 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,819 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (626 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (281 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,081 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,170 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (654 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (266 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (163 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Barnstaple

Most booked hotels in Barnstaple

The Imperial Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 230+
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The Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 239+
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Kentisbury Grange
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 192+
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The Barnstaple Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 248+
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The Royal & Fortescue Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 214+
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Cedars Inn by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 167+
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Renting a car in Barnstaple

Renting a car in Barnstaple costs C$ 89 per day, on average, or C$ 354 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 39% more expensive than at Cardiff Wales.

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 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$ 29.49 and C$ 39.32. Compact (Renault Kangoo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Barnstaple, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Barnstaple costs C$ 89 per day, on average, or C$ 354 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 39% more expensive than at Cardiff Wales.

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 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$ 29.49 and C$ 39.32. Compact (Renault Kangoo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Barnstaple, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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