4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Milton Keynes to Barnstaple
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Barnstaple among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £72 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £72, while a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 252 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£72 Average Price Cheapest | £53 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Barnstaple:
A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Barnstaple costing on average £72.
Other travel options to Barnstaple take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 15m.
Tickets start at around £72 compared to roughly £53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-18.54. The journey takes 4h 59m versus 4h 4m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Milton Keynes to Barnstaple
How to get to Barnstaple from Milton Keynes by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milton Keynes to Barnstaple is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
14:357h50Milton Keynes22:25Barnstaple£601One-way2 changes
Cheapest
- 14:357h50Milton Keynes22:25Barnstaple£601One-way2 changes
Fastest
14:487h37Milton Keynes22:25Barnstaple£801One-way3 changes
Other options
- 7:309h30Milton Keynes17:00Barnstaple£601One-way2 changes
- 8:238h37Milton Keynes17:00Barnstaple£801One-way3 changes
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, coaches, flights and ferries
Compare train and coach 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.
18 Sept
19 Sept
20 Sept
21 Sept
22 Sept
23 Sept
24 Sept
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Milton Keynes to Barnstaple
Travel to Barnstaple easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Milton Keynes to Barnstaple.
This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Barnstaple:
A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Barnstaple costing on average £72.
Other travel options to Barnstaple take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 15m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milton Keynes and Barnstaple as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and arrive in Barnstaple station (BNP).
- Coaches mostly depart from Milton Keynes, Coachway and arrive in Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Barnstaple by train.
- Travel with Stagecoach East, Arriva UK to go to Barnstaple by coach.
Travelling from Milton Keynes to Barnstaple: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, coach, flight or ferry
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
