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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Waterside (Chivenor Business Park) and Heanton Court (Braunton Rd) are great picks.
Although Barnstaple doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 37 miles from Barnstaple. The shortest flight to Barnstaple from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 50m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barnstaple, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Barnstaple to Bristol takes 1h 30m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $68 for a 3h 05m trip. The train station in Barnstaple is called Barnstaple, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Barnstaple is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 172 miles from Barnstaple. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barnstaple, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Barnstaple takes 105 miles and will cost you around $6. From Newquay, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 125 miles. Barnstaple’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city center.
Renting a car in Barnstaple costs $140 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 65% more expensive than at Exeter.
Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Barnstaple (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26. The most frequently booked car type in Barnstaple is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Volkswagen up! or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.