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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Athens is to bus via Bucharest which costs €130 - €230 and takes 45h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Athens is to train and fly which takes 9h 32m and costs €150 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Athens. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Athens Karaiskaki Square via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Luton, Bucharest and Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 58m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Athens?

The distance between Barnstaple and Athens is 2683 km.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Athens without a car is to bus via Bucharest which takes 45h 58m and costs €130 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 10h 59m to get from Barnstaple to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Athens bus from?

Barnstaple to Athens bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Athens bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Athens bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Barnstaple and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Barnstaple. It is currently 10:48 AM in Barnstaple and 12:48 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12346+ hotels available in Athens.

Barnstaple to Athens - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Barnstaple to Athens by train, plane, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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

Train to Exeter, fly
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane EXT - ATH
10h 59m
€209–422
Bus via Bucharest
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Oborbus
4. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus
5. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens Karaiskaki Squarebus
45h 58m
€131–223
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athenscar
33h 3m
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LHR - ATH
10h 34m
€215–516
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
4. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LGW - ATH
11h 38m
€190–501
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BRS - ATH
9h 32m
€150–336
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LTN - ATH
11h 14m
€204–500
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CWL - ATH
14h 11m
€200–632
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
2d
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
4. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
2d 11h
€266–557
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Athenscar
34h 16m
€609–952

Exeter (EXT) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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5h 55mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,682.6 km
Duration: 10h 59m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Athens, Greece?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Athens Karaiskaki Square via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Luton, Bucharest, Thessaloniki, and Thessaloniki Monastiriou in around 45h 58m.

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