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

The cheapest way to get from Finchley to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Finchley to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Finchley and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Finchley station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Finchley Central Station and arriving at Bus Station via Harrow Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Finchley and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Finchley station to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Finchley Central station and arriving at Barnstaple via Tottenham Court Road Station, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Finchley to Barnstaple?

The distance between Finchley and Barnstaple is 222 miles. The road distance is 198.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Finchley to Barnstaple without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 5h 4m and costs £70 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Finchley to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Finchley to Barnstaple bus from?

Finchley to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Finchley to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Finchley to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Finchley to Barnstaple is to train via London Paddington which takes 5h 4m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Finchley to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Finchley to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Finchley to Barnstaple train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Finchley to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Finchley to Barnstaple is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Finchley to Barnstaple.

Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2253+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

Finchley to Barnstaple - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Finchley to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 / ...
5h 4m
£72–151
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 / ...
6h 32m
£30–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station502
7h 19m
£37–72
Drive 197.2 mi
1. Drive from Finchley to Barnstaple197.2 mi
3h 42m
£50–72
Train, fly
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)LGW - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
7h 18m
£124–304
Bus via Bridgwater
1. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Bus StationSf1
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
8h

Finchley to Barnstaple by bus

28Weekly Buses

7h 19mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 220.7 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a subway from Finchley Central station to Barnstaple via Tottenham Court Road station, Tottenham Court Road Station, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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