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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Barnstaple via Farringdon Without, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Brighton to Barnstaple?

The distance between Brighton and Barnstaple is 268 miles. The road distance is 197.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £90 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Brighton to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Barnstaple bus from?

Brighton to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Barnstaple train from?

Brighton to Barnstaple train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Brighton to Barnstaple is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Brighton to Barnstaple bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brighton to Barnstaple train arrive?

Brighton to Barnstaple train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Barnstaple is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Brighton to Barnstaple.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2039+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

Brighton to Barnstaple - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdon
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
5h 52m
£92–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station502
7h 43m
£42–96
Drive 196.8 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Barnstaple196.8 mi
3h 57m
£49–70
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)LGW - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
8h 4m
£111–279
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
7h 4m
£51–81
Bus via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus StationUk940
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
9h 9m
£45–90

Brighton to Barnstaple by train

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5h 52mAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 266.7 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Barnstaple via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 43m.

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