There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Silverstone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Banburytrain
4h 49m£157–269Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Parkbus S3
7h£30–51Drive 183.9 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Silverstonecar 183.9 mi
3h 28m£46–66Train, bus
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swindontrain
- Take the bus from Fleming Way to Coach Parkbus S3
6h 21m£68–135
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Silverstone is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Silverstone is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Silverstone. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coach Park via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Silverstone. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Banbury via Exeter St Davids and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Silverstone is 243 miles. The road distance is 184.9 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Silverstone without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £150 - £270.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Barnstaple to Silverstone, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Silverstone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Silverstone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Silverstone is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £150 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Silverstone, England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Silverstone via Exeter St Davids, Reading, and Banbury in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Park via Bus Station in around 7h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Banbury
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Reading to Banbury
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Fleming Way to Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Barnstaple to Silverstone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Silverstone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Silverstone is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Barnstaple to Silverstone.
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