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 March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barnstaple in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 104
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 24h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Barnstaple. The train journey from Barnstaple to London takes 2h 41m and costs around S$ 276 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 250 for a 7h 19m 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 Budget and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Barnstaple using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Barnstaple takes 121 km and will cost you around S$ 22. From London, the ticket costs about S$ 27 for a journey of 290 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 24h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Barnstaple. The train journey from Barnstaple to London takes 2h 41m and costs around S$ 276 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 250 for a 7h 19m 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 Budget and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Barnstaple using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Barnstaple takes 121 km and will cost you around S$ 22. From London, the ticket costs about S$ 27 for a journey of 290 km. Barnstaple’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Barnstaple

Airlines serving Barnstaple

KLM
Good (1,469 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,278 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,425 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (970 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,290 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,473 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,884 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (642 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,189 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (296 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (680 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,249 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,290 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (182 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (542 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Barnstaple

Most booked hotels in Barnstaple

Stoke House Bed And Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 136+
The Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 112+
The Barnstaple Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 115+
The Royal & Fortescue Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 107+
The Cedars Inn by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 131+

Hiring a car in Barnstaple

Expect to pay S$ 2.26 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$ 27.04 and S$ 36.05. 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 Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 8% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.26 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$ 27.04 and S$ 36.05. 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 Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 8% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.