Travel 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 £58.
Distance: 100 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£58 Average Price | £40 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* |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare prices and tickets Bristol Airport to Barnstaple by coach or train
Compare coach and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
29 Nov
30 Nov
01 Dec
02 Dec
03 Dec
04 Dec
05 Dec
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 £58 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 £58 |
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.
Great Western Rail
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
Most popular train connections from Bristol Airport
More options for your journey from Bristol Airport to Barnstaple
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need


