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, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
8h 32m£46–97Drive 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 42m£57–197Bus
- 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
11h 15m
Barnstaple to Grantham by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Grantham is to bus and train which costs £45 - £100 and takes 8h 32m.
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 11h 15m.
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, which costs and takes 11h 15m.
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 Bus Station via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 11h 15m.
- 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 Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.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/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- 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 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- 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 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- 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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