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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Crawley is to bus via Bristol which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Crawley is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Crawley?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Town Centre East via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Crawley?

The distance between Barnstaple and Crawley is 233 miles. The road distance is 194.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Crawley without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £65 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Barnstaple to Crawley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Crawley bus from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Crawley?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Crawley is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £65 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Crawley bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Crawley?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Crawley is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Barnstaple to Crawley.

Where can I stay near Crawley?

There are 689+ hotels available in Crawley.

Barnstaple to Crawley - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Barnstaple to Crawley by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
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
5h 29m
£69–197
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk940
8h 9m
£41–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
6h 34m
£44–90
Drive 193.4 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Crawleycar 193.4 mi
3h 56m
£47–68
Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
5h 42m
£105–270
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Three Bridgestrain
7h 46m
£168–411

Barnstaple to Crawley by train and bus

117Weekly Services

5h 29mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 231.7 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Town Centre East via Exeter St Davids, Reading, Gatwick Airport, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Town Centre East via Heathrow Central Bus Station, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 6h 34m.

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