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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Barnstaple is to train which costs £27 - £80 and takes 4h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Barnstaple?

The distance between Basingstoke and Barnstaple is 192 miles. The road distance is 146.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Barnstaple without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 23m and costs £45 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Basingstoke to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Barnstaple bus from?

Basingstoke to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Barnstaple is to train via Reading which takes 4h 23m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Barnstaple train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Barnstaple is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Basingstoke to Barnstaple.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basingstoke to Barnstaple?

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Basingstoke to Barnstaple - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St DavidsLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapleExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
4h 23m
£49–130
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter St DavidsLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapleExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
4h 24m
£28–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Station806
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station502
6h 30m
£51–96
Drive 145.6 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Barnstaple145.6 mi
2h 45m
£37–53

Basingstoke to Barnstaple by train

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4h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 191.1 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 30m.

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