The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Airport to Barnstaple
Cheapest price
£57
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 32 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
100 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Airport to Barnstaple is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol Airport to Barnstaple will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
To travel from Bristol Airport to Barnstaple you need to make at least 2 changes.
Bus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+
C75084+
P22945
Bus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+
C75118+
P31256
Bus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+
C75192+
P31245
Bus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+
C75459+
P22941
Bus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+
C75133+
P31238
Bus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+
C75133+
P31238
Bus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+
C75082+
P31248
Bus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+
C75084+
P22945
Bus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+
C75118+
P31256
Bus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+
C75459+
P22941Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bristol Airport to Barnstaple
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol Airport to Barnstaple among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, and a train costs an average of £57.
Distance: 100 km
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£57 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bristol Airport to Barnstaple train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Airport to Barnstaple trains for today, Tuesday 13 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:55 Bristol Airport | 3h30 | 14:25 Barnstaple | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Bristol Airport to Barnstaple by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Airport to Barnstaple
Trains from Bristol Airport to Barnstaple run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £38 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:55, the last at 12:55. The fastest train covers the 100 km distance in 3h 9m.
Distance 100 km |
Average train duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 08:55 |
Last train 12:55 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Bristol Airport to Barnstaple trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Bristol Airport and Barnstaple from £38. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bristol Airport to Barnstaple train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Airport to Barnstaple by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barnstaple, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol Airport and Barnstaple
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 17:50 Saturday 06:15 - 17:50 Sunday 09:20 - 16:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Station Masters Cafe
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - step free access available to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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