Barnstaple

town and civil parish in Devon, England

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

Not to be confused with Barnstable, a city in Massachusetts, United States of America.

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.

🌍 Barnstaple railway station 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.

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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

Routes through Barnstaple
Bideford ←  SW  NE  → Lynton


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