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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Barnstaple?

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 Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Barnstaple?

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 6h.

How far is it from Ely to Barnstaple?

The distance between Ely and Barnstaple is 286 miles. The road distance is 255 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Ely to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Barnstaple bus from?

Ely to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Ely to Barnstaple train from?

Ely to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.

Train or bus from Ely to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Ely to Barnstaple is to train which takes 6h and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 43m.

Where does the Ely to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Ely to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Ely to Barnstaple train arrive?

Ely to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Ely to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Barnstaple is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Ely to Barnstaple.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h
£122–217
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk950
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
9h 43m
£44–74
Drive 253.5 mi
1. Drive from Ely to Barnstaplecar 253.5 mi
4h 48m
£63–91
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 29m
£139–217
Train via Saffron Walden
1. Take the train from Ely to Audley Endtrain
2. Take the train from Audley End to London Liverpool Streettrain
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 11m
£111–217

Ely to Barnstaple by train and subway

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Distance: 284.3 mi
Duration: 6h

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 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Bus Station via Drummer St Bus Station, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 43m.

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