Aberystwyth to Barnstaple: Road Trip Guide & Distance

92.3 miles 148.5 km · straight line
115.3 miles estimated 185.6 km · driving distance
2h 19min estimated drive time
£17 - £22 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
179° S bearing direction

How far is Aberystwyth from Barnstaple?

The distance from Aberystwyth to Barnstaple is 92.3 miles (148.5 km) as the crow flies. Barnstaple is located S of Aberystwyth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 115.3 miles, taking about 2h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aberystwyth and Barnstaple. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Aberystwyth to Barnstaple

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 19min £17 - £22 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 47min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 12min $14–$40* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aberystwyth & Barnstaple

Quick Facts

Aberystwyth
52.42°N, 4.08°W
Europe/London
10m elevation
Barnstaple
51.08°N, 4.06°W
Europe/London
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 31 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 269.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients