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

The cheapest way to get from Farnborough to Barnstaple is to train via Basingstoke which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Farnborough to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Farnborough and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Farnborough to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Farnborough North and arriving at Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Farnborough to Barnstaple?

The distance between Farnborough and Barnstaple is 192 miles. The road distance is 162.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Farnborough to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £45 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Farnborough to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Farnborough to Barnstaple train from?

Farnborough to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Farnborough to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Farnborough to Barnstaple is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £45 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Farnborough to Barnstaple train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Farnborough to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Farnborough to Barnstaple is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Farnborough to Barnstaple.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2161+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
4h 30m
£49–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
6h 26m
£32–63
Drive 161.3 mi
1. Drive from Farnborough to Barnstaplecar 161.3 mi
3h 1m
£39–57
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
5h 40m
£34–74

Farnborough to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 191.4 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Farnborough North to Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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