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How to get fromBoston to Barnstapleby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 54m
    £142–280

  2. Drive 265.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Barnstaplecar car 265.4 mi
    4h 55m
    £64–93

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    11h 36m
    £65–123

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Boston to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 25m
    £166–253

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Interchange Shelter to Central Bus Stationbus bus B5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 151
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    13h 22m

Boston to Barnstaple by train and subway

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 353.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Boston to Barnstaple via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boots to Bus Station via Interchange Shelter, Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 13h 22m.

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