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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Kent is to bus which costs £55 - £80 and takes 9h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Kent is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Kent?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Kent. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dickley Wood via County Hall, Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Kent. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Lenham via Exeter St Davids, Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Kent?

The distance between Barnstaple and Kent is 282 miles. The road distance is 235.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Kent without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 5h 34m and costs £150 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Barnstaple to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Kent bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Kent train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Kent?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Kent is to train via Ashford International which takes 5h 34m and costs £150 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £80 and takes 9h 51m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Kent bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Kent bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Kent train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Kent is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Barnstaple to Kent.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnstaple to Kent?

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Where can I stay near Kent?

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

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

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Train via Ashford International
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 Ashford Internationaltrain
5h 34m
£150–267
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 502
2. Take the bus from County Hall to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B9
3. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to King Streetbus B23
9h 51m
£55–77
Drive 234.1 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Kentcar 234.1 mi
4h 10m
£58–84
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
7h 50m
£142–348
Train
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 Victoria to Lenhamtrain
5h 51m
£141–255
Train #2
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 Victoria to Lenhamtrain
7h 25m
£125–271

Barnstaple to Kent by train and subway

116Weekly Services

5h 34mAverage Duration

£150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 280 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Lenham via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dickley Wood via County Hall, Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, and King Street in around 9h 51m.

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