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How to get fromCroydon to Barnstapleby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train via London Paddington

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    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    5h 4m

  2. Drive 194.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Croydon to Barnstaplecar car 194.8 mi
    3h 53m
    £48–69

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    7h 22m

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 18m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    6h 52m

  6. Bus via Bristol

    1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    8h 53m

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Croydon, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from East Croydon to Barnstaple via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 22m.

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