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
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 10h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barnstaple, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Barnstaple to London takes 2h 12m and costs around $74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $134 for a 2h 34m 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 105 miles and will cost you around $11. 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.
Airlines serving Barnstaple
Where to stay in popular areas of Barnstaple
Most booked hotels in Barnstaple
Renting a car in Barnstaple
Renting a car in Barnstaple costs $193 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 78% more expensive than at Exeter.
Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. 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 Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.