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 13mDrive 236.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barnstaple to Granthamcar 236.6 mi
4h 19m£58–84Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk087
10h 11mTrain
- 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 52mBus via Birmingham
- 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 Finkin Streetbus Lc9
11h 37m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Grantham is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 19m.
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. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Finkin Street via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
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 13m.
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 13m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 13m 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 First Great Western, depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Grantham is to train via London which takes 5h 13m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 11m.
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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Grantham via Bristol Bus Station, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Nottingham in around 10h 11m.
- Website
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
- Website
- virgintrainseastcoast.com
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- virgintrainseastcoast.com
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- hulltrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Finkin Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
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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 First Great Western, 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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