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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Basingstoke is to train which costs £29 - £90 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Basingstoke is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Malls via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Basingstoke via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Basingstoke?

The distance between Barnstaple and Basingstoke is 164 miles. The road distance is 146.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Basingstoke without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £29 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Barnstaple to Basingstoke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Basingstoke bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Basingstoke train from?

Barnstaple to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Basingstoke?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Basingstoke is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £29 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Basingstoke bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnstaple to Basingstoke train arrive?

Barnstaple to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Basingstoke?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Basingstoke is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Barnstaple to Basingstoke.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnstaple to Basingstoke?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St DavidsBarnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BasingstokeExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
4h 20m
£30–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station502
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to The Malls806
7h 5m
£50–80
Drive 145.8 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Basingstoke145.8 mi
2h 44m
£37–53
Bus, line 375 bus, line 8 bus, line 76 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Town Hall375
3. Take the bus from Town Hall to LibrarySf3
4. Take the bus from Library to Bus Station8
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station76
8h 52m

Barnstaple to Basingstoke by train

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4h 20mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 162.9 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Basingstoke, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Basingstoke via Exeter St Davids in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Malls via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 5m.

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