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

The cheapest way to get from England to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between England and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

Is there a direct train between England and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from England station to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Barnstaple via London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from England to Barnstaple?

The distance between England and Barnstaple is 215 miles. The road distance is 193.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from England to Barnstaple without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 4h 40m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from England to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Barnstaple bus from?

England to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Trafalgar Square station.

Where do I catch the England to Barnstaple train from?

England to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from England to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from England to Barnstaple is to train via London Paddington which takes 4h 40m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the England to Barnstaple bus arrive?

England to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the England to Barnstaple train arrive?

England to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from England to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between England to Barnstaple is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from England to Barnstaple.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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England to Barnstaple - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St DavidsLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapleExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
4h 40m
£70–122
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St DavidsLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapleExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
5h 11m
£28–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Heathrow Central Bus StationN9
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station502
6h 53m
£32–67
Drive 192.3 mi
1. Drive from London to Barnstaple192.3 mi
3h 45m
£47–68

England to Barnstaple by subway and train

118Weekly Services

4h 40mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from England to Barnstaple.

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Distance: 214.2 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trafalgar Square to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 53m.

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