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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Barnstaple via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Dover to Barnstaple?

The distance between Dover and Barnstaple is 293 miles. The road distance is 266.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Barnstaple without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 46m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Dover to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Barnstaple bus from?

Dover to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Barnstaple train from?

Dover to Barnstaple train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Dover to Barnstaple is to train via London which takes 5h 46m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Dover to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Dover to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Dover to Barnstaple train arrive?

Dover to Barnstaple train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Barnstaple is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Dover to Barnstaple.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2055+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

Dover to Barnstaple - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 46m
£84–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to London Victoriabus 814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 502
9h 10m
£31–64
Drive 264.7 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Barnstaplecar 264.7 mi
4h 38m
£65–94
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Waterloo Easttrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 57m
£42–123
Bus via Bridgwater
1. Take the bus from Dover to Upminsterbus
2. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Sf1
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
9h 42m

Dover to Barnstaple by train and subway

118Weekly Services

5h 46mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dover to Barnstaple.

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Distance: 291 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Barnstaple via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Bus Station via London Victoria in around 9h 10m.

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