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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Barnstaple to see all of its attractions.

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
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barnstaple in December
Estimated hotel price
$85
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 37 miles from Barnstaple. The shortest flight to Barnstaple from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barnstaple, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Barnstaple to London takes 2h 05m and costs around $99 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $1,453 for a 9h 00m trip. The train station in Barnstaple is called Barnstaple, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barnstaple, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Barnstaple takes 95 miles and will cost you around $16. From London, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 260 miles. Barnstaple’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Plane

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 9h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barnstaple, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Barnstaple to London takes 2h 05m and costs around $99 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $1,453 for a 9h 00m trip. The train station in Barnstaple is called Barnstaple, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barnstaple, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Barnstaple takes 95 miles and will cost you around $16. From London, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 260 miles. Barnstaple’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Airports near Barnstaple

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Barnstaple

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,159 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Barnstaple

Most booked hotels in Barnstaple

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Watersmeet Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 636 reviews)
$290+
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Croyde Bay Hotel or Self Catering
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1272 reviews)
$172+
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The Woolacombe Bay Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 344 reviews)
$265+
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The Imperial Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1015 reviews)
$163+
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Saunton Sands Hotel Source Spa And Wellness
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 792 reviews)
$172+
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The Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1410 reviews)
$156+
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Renting a car in Barnstaple

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Barnstaple, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Barnstaple, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

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