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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barnstaple in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 132
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Barnstaple

Plane

Although Barnstaple doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 59 km from Barnstaple. The shortest flight to Barnstaple from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 18h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barnstaple, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Barnstaple to London takes 1h 50m and costs around C$ 142 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about C$ 114 for a 5h 50m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Barnstaple using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Barnstaple takes 282 km and will cost you around C$ 30. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 27 for a journey of 692 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 Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 59 km from Barnstaple. The shortest flight to Barnstaple from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 18h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barnstaple, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Barnstaple to London takes 1h 50m and costs around C$ 142 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about C$ 114 for a 5h 50m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Barnstaple using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Barnstaple takes 282 km and will cost you around C$ 30. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 27 for a journey of 692 km. Barnstaple’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the downtown.

Airports near Barnstaple

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Barnstaple

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,719 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,162 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,387 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (958 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,258 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,445 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,869 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (292 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,239 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,255 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (181 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (530 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Barnstaple

Most booked hotels in Barnstaple

The Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 118+
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The Barnstaple Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 149+
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The Royal & Fortescue Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 123+
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The Cedars Inn by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 126+
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Renting a car in Barnstaple

Expect to pay C$ 2.51 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$ 30.03 and C$ 40.04.

Expect to pay C$ 2.51 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$ 30.03 and C$ 40.04.