What is the cheapest way to get from Abingdon to Barnstaple?

The cheapest way to get from Abingdon to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Abingdon to Barnstaple?

The fastest way to get from Abingdon to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Abingdon and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Abingdon to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Stratton Way and arriving at Bus Station via Speedwell Street and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Abingdon to Barnstaple?

The distance between Abingdon and Barnstaple is 188 miles. The road distance is 161.7 miles.

How do I travel from Abingdon to Barnstaple without a car?

The best way to get from Abingdon to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £40 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Abingdon to Barnstaple?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Abingdon to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Abingdon to Barnstaple bus from?

Abingdon to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Speedwell Street station.

Train or bus from Abingdon to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Abingdon to Barnstaple is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Abingdon to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Abingdon to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Abingdon to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Abingdon to Barnstaple is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Abingdon to Barnstaple.

Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2173+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

Abingdon to Barnstaple - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Abingdon to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 8m
£42–152
Drive 160.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Abingdon to Barnstaplecar 160.8 mi
2h 56m
£40–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Speedwell Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
7h 39m
£47–78
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Bath Spatrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 174 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 375
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
8h 29m

Abingdon to Barnstaple by bus and train

116Weekly Services

5h 8mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Abingdon to Barnstaple.

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Distance: 187.2 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a bus from Stratton Way to Barnstaple via Parkway Station, Didcot Parkway, Bristol Temple Meads, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stratton Way to Bus Station via Speedwell Street and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 39m.

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