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

The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coventry to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Coventry and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Coventry station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Pool Meadow Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Coventry and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Coventry and arriving at Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Coventry to Barnstaple?

The distance between Coventry and Barnstaple is 223 miles. The road distance is 180.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Coventry to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £50 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Coventry to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coventry to Barnstaple bus from?

Coventry to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Coventry to Barnstaple train from?

Coventry to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Coventry to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Coventry to Barnstaple is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £50 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £55 - £110 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Coventry to Barnstaple bus arrive?

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

Where does the Coventry to Barnstaple train arrive?

Coventry to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Coventry to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Coventry to Barnstaple is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Coventry to Barnstaple.

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

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St DavidsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapleExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
5h 29m
£53–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus StationUk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
8h 10m
£29–46
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station460 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station502
7h 30m
£56–109
Drive 179.4 mi
1. Drive from Coventry to Barnstaple179.4 mi
3h 12m
£45–65

Coventry to Barnstaple by train

116Weekly Trains

5h 29mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 222.1 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Coventry to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 30m.

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