There are 5 ways to get from Ely to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
5h 58m£84–186Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk990
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station502
9h 14m£44–122Train, bus
- Take the train from Ely to London Liverpool Street
- Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Bus StationSf1
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
8h 19mDrive 252.9 mi
- Drive from Ely to Barnstaple252.9 mi
4h 41m£64–92Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
7h 32m£68–235
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ely to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Ely to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Bus Station via Parkside and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Ely to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Barnstaple via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Ely and Barnstaple is 286 miles. The road distance is 254.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ely to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £80 - £190.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Ely to Barnstaple, including transfers.
Ely to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Parkside station.
Ely to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
The best way to get from Ely to Barnstaple is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £80 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £130 and takes 9h 14m.
What companies run services between Ely, England and Barnstaple, England?
You can take a train from Ely to Barnstaple via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Bus Station via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 14m.
Train from Ely to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–130
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Ely to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–70
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Ely to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01823 331 356
- info@berryscoaches.co.uk
- Website
- berryscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Berrys Coaches
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Ely to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Ely to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Barnstaple is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Ely to Barnstaple.
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