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 June
Estimated hotel price
S$ 68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barnstaple in June
Estimated hotel price
S$ 68
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Barnstaple

Plane

Although Barnstaple doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 61 km from Barnstaple. The shortest flight to Barnstaple from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 32h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Barnstaple. 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, 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 97 km and will cost you around S$ 19. From London, the ticket costs about S$ 28 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 Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 61 km from Barnstaple. The shortest flight to Barnstaple from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 32h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Barnstaple. 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, 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 97 km and will cost you around S$ 19. From London, the ticket costs about S$ 28 for a journey of 290 km. Barnstaple’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Barnstaple

BRSBristol
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Barnstaple

KLM
Good (1,496 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,881 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,407 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,918 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,566 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,001 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,330 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,504 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,890 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (641 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (290 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,201 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,260 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (302 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (687 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,320 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (185 reviews)
AccesRail
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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$ 129+
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Yeo Dale Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 149+
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The Barnstaple Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 144+
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The Royal & Fortescue Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 116+
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The Cedars Inn by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 122+
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Hiring a car in Barnstaple

Expect to pay S$ 2.51 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$ 30.11 and S$ 40.14. 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 Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 9% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.51 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$ 30.11 and S$ 40.14. 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 Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 9% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.