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Barnstaple Museum
Local museum on the square covering North Devon history, archaeology and everyday life in an accessible town-centre setting.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Barnstaple among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £76 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £76, while a train costs an average of £483.
Distance: 545 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£483 Average Price | £76 Average Price Cheapest | £124 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 11m Average total duration Fastest 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 32m Average total duration 15h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Barnstaple:
A coach is £407 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Barnstaple costing on average £483.
Other travel options to Barnstaple take longer:
Coach takes on average 15h 2m.
Tickets start at around £483 compared to roughly £124 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-359.02. The journey takes 8h 41m versus 8h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Edinburgh to Barnstaple run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £458 but you can travel from only £76 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:06, the last at 17:30. The fastest train covers the 545 km distance in 8h 33m.
Distance 545 km |
Average train duration 8h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £458 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 8h 33m |
First train 6:06 |
Last train 17:30 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Barnstaple — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Barnstaple trip today.
Local museum on the square covering North Devon history, archaeology and everyday life in an accessible town-centre setting.
Contemporary art gallery inside The Burton, showing changing exhibitions and craft-focused displays in a central modern venue.
Family-focused heritage attraction with model railways, transport displays and interactive exhibits linked to local engineering history.
Long traffic-free walking and cycling route on a former railway line, linking Barnstaple with estuary scenery and nearby villages.
Riverside park with gardens, play areas and open lawns, popular for relaxed walks beside the River Taw near the town centre.
Historic shopping street with period buildings, independent shops and a strong sense of Barnstaple’s traditional market-town character.
A rich Devon cream tea of scones, clotted cream and jam. In Devon tradition, cream goes on before jam, making it a local point of pride.
Small sweet buns flavoured with dried fruit, lemon and spice. Traditionally eaten in Devon around festivals and with tea.
A lightly curried rice dish with fish, often smoked haddock, plus eggs and butter. Popular across Devon as a hearty seaside supper.
Popular Turkish restaurant known for grilled meats, meze and warm service. Lively yet comfortable for casual dinners in town.
Established town-centre bistro serving British and European dishes in a relaxed, polished setting. Good for lunch or an easy evening meal.
Long-running Italian restaurant with pizzas, pasta and classic mains. Friendly, dependable and suited to families and groups.
Moderate for the UK. Rooms and dining cost less than in major tourist cities, while local buses and casual meals are fairly affordable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Cafés do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Barnstaple railway station -> Barnstaple Bus Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh 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.

Most Edinburgh to Barnstaple trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Barnstaple station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Barnstaple train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Barnstaple has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Station Masters Cafe
Ticket office support is available at Barnstaple.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barnstaple: Parking, WC.
Available at Barnstaple: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barnstaple: 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.
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