Barnstaple

Barnstaple is a town of 32,000 people (2018) in North Devon, England.

Understand
Barnstaple used to be a port and is at the lowest crossing point of the River Taw.



Get in
Barnstaple is on A39 between Bideford and Lynton, A361 between Tiverton and Ilfracombe, and A377 from Exeter.

Trains run hourly from Exeter Central, taking 70 min via Exeter St David's, Crediton, Yeoford, Copplestone, Morchard Road, Eggesford and Umberleigh.

is south across the bridge from town centre. There's a staffed ticket office, machines, toilets, and step-free access to platforms. Nearby supermarkets have stuff to eat.

Connect
As of May 2022, Barnstaple has 4G from all UK carriers, but coverage of the approach highways is variable. 5G has not reached this area.

Go next

 * Ilfracombe is 12.4 miles north via B3230.
 * Bideford is 10 miles west via A39, with Westward Ho! a mile beyond it.
 * Woolacombe is 14 miles north west.
 * Exmoor lies to the east.