Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

When to visit Barnstaple

Barnstaple in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barnstaple in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 123
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 19h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barnstaple, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Barnstaple to London takes 1h 49m and costs around S$ 132 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about S$ 108 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 hire from London, which is about 277 km from Barnstaple. You’ll find branches of Avis and CarWiz, 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 S$ 24. From Manchester, the ticket costs about S$ 27 for a journey of 644 km. Barnstaple’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 19h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barnstaple, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Barnstaple to London takes 1h 49m and costs around S$ 132 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about S$ 108 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 hire from London, which is about 277 km from Barnstaple. You’ll find branches of Avis and CarWiz, 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 S$ 24. From Manchester, the ticket costs about S$ 27 for a journey of 644 km. Barnstaple’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Barnstaple

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Barnstaple

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,711 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,135 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,101 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (955 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,257 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,444 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,867 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,163 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (292 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,238 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,254 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (179 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (528 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Barnstaple

Most booked hotels in Barnstaple

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The Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 108+
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The Barnstaple Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 131+
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The Royal & Fortescue Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 120+
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The Cedars Inn by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 116+
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Hiring a car in Barnstaple

Expect to pay S$ 2.27 per litre in Barnstaple (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 27.17 and S$ 36.23. The most frequently booked car type in Barnstaple is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 25% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.27 per litre in Barnstaple (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 27.17 and S$ 36.23. The most frequently booked car type in Barnstaple is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 25% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.