There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Chichester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Chichestertrain
5h 40m£80–176Drive 164.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barnstaple to Chichestercar 164.8 mi
3h 20m£41–58Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 502
- Take the bus from County Hall to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B9
- Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Marketbus B25
7h 45m£52–73Train, fly
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EXT - SOU
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Chichestertrain
6h 56m£189–633Train via Westbury
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Chichestertrain
5h 57m£96–193
Barnstaple to Chichester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Chichester is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Chichester is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Chichester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Market via County Hall and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Chichester. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Chichester via Exeter St Davids, Salisbury and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Chichester is 186 miles. The road distance is 165.7 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Chichester without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £75 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Barnstaple to Chichester, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Chichester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Chichester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Chichester is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £75 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £75 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Chichester, England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Chichester via Exeter St Davids, Salisbury, and Southampton Central in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Market via County Hall and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 7h 45m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Southampton Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £270–1,100
Flights from Exeter to Southampton Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £190–650
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Exeter to Southampton Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £150–550
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £22–27
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £30–45
Train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–80
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £27–35
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £35–55
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £35–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £65–90
Train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–80
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £35–50
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–80
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Southampton Central to Chichester
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £11–17
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from County Hall to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Market
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstaple to Chichester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.
Barnstaple to Chichester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Chichester is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Barnstaple to Chichester.
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