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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to France is to bus which costs €40 - €180 and takes 17h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to France is to train and fly which takes 6h 53m and costs €75 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to France. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Pont de l'Archevêché via London Victoria, Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and France?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to France. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Cité via Exeter St Davids, Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to France?

The distance between Barnstaple and France is 798 km.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to France without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 19m and costs €150 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Barnstaple to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to France bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to France train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to France?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to France is to train via London which takes 7h 19m and costs €150 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 16h 26m.

Where does the Barnstaple to France bus arrive?

Barnstaple to France bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Barnstaple and France?

France is 1h ahead of Barnstaple. It is currently 2:18 AM in Barnstaple and 3:18 AM in France.

Where does the Barnstaple to France train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near France?

There are 3895+ hotels available in France.

Barnstaple to France - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Barnstaple to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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 via London
best
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 London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
7h 19m
€150–417
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 502
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 32m
€44–172
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 502
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
16h 26m
€65–119
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
7h 54m
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
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 Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
6h 53m
€79–243
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
9h 35m
€110–386
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 Pariscar
9h 6m
€150–219
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
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 Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRS - BOD
7h 9m
€89–243
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
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 Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BRS - TLS
7h 10m
€95–259
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
8h 38m
€105–372

Barnstaple to France by train and subway

116Weekly Services

7h 19mAverage Duration

€150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 798.3 km
Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and France?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Cité via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Pont de l'Archevêché via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 16h 26m.

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