There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Wadhurst 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 London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Wadhursttrain
6h 26m£111–199Bus via Bristol
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk940
11h 55m£40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 502
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
10h 55m£61–87Drive 224.7 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Wadhurstcar 224.7 mi
4h 17m£57–82Train via Tunbridge Wells
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London Waterloo East to Tunbridge Wellstrain
8h 1m£96–192
Barnstaple to Wadhurst by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Wadhurst is to bus via Bristol which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Wadhurst is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Wadhurst. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Post Office via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Gatwick South Terminal, War Memorial and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Wadhurst. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Wadhurst via Exeter St Davids, Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Wadhurst is 256 miles. The road distance is 226 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Wadhurst without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £110 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Barnstaple to Wadhurst, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Wadhurst bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Wadhurst train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Wadhurst is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £90 and takes 10h 55m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Wadhurst, England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Post Office via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, London Charing Cross, Wadhurst, and Railway Station in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Post Office via Heathrow Central Bus Station, South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick South Terminal, War Memorial, and Railway Station in around 10h 55m.
- 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
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Charing Cross to Wadhurst
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Waterloo East to Tunbridge Wells
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–130
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- info@oxfordbus.co.uk
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–29
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Barnstaple to Wadhurst bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Wadhurst train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Wadhurst is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Barnstaple to Wadhurst.
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