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How to get fromBarnstaple to Rayleighby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rayleightrain train
    4h 53m
    £113–232

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    8h 38m
    £48–115

  3. Drive 227.5 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Rayleighcar car 227.5 mi
    4h 44m
    £56–81

  4. Train, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EXT - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rayleightrain train
    7h 16m
    £307–518

  5. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rayleightrain train
    6h 21m
    £110–256

  6. Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rayleightrain train
    7h 38m
    £140–336

Barnstaple to Rayleigh by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Rayleigh via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Eastwood Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (STN), and Bus Station in around 8h 38m.

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