There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Grantham by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
5h 14m£82–177Bus via Nottingham
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
- Take the bus from Newhall St to Phoenix Park Interchangebus
9h 23m£43–78Drive 236.6 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Granthamcar 236.6 mi
4h 19m£58–84Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
6h 44m£57–202Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 150 / ...
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 93
10h 48m
Barnstaple to Grantham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Grantham is to bus via Nottingham which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Grantham is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Grantham station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Grantham. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Grantham via Exeter St Davids, Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Grantham is 321 miles. The road distance is 238 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Grantham without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 14m and costs £80 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Barnstaple to Grantham, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Grantham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Grantham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Grantham is to train via London which takes 5h 14m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Nottingham, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 23m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Grantham, England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Grantham via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Grantham via Bus Station, Newhall St, Phoenix Park Interchange, Phoenix Park Tram Stop, Nottingham Station Tram Stop, and Nottingham in around 9h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £23–65
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
Bus from Newhall St to Phoenix Park Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Newhall St to Phoenix Park Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 1279 793753
- info@centralconnect.info
- Website
- central-connect.co.uk
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.central-connect.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstaple to Grantham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Grantham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Grantham is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Barnstaple to Grantham.
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