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

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  1. Train via London Paddington

    best
    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 / ...
    4h 44m
    £88–161
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    7h 4m
    £37–69
  3. Drive  192.3 mi

    1. Drive from London to Barnstaplecar car 192.3 mi
    3h 47m
    £49–70
  4. 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 / ...
    5h 11m
    £79–158

England to Barnstaple by subway and train

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a subway from Charing Cross station to Barnstaple via Paddington station, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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