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How to get fromFolkestone to Barnstapleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Folkestone to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    5h 38m
    £124–236

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    10h 5m
    £43–76

  3. Drive  257.4 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to Barnstaplecar car 257.4 mi
    4h 33m
    £64–93

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 50m
    £247–524

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Waterloo Easttrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 55m
    £112–233

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    10h 37m
    £64–109

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 54m
    £156–324

Folkestone to Barnstaple by train and subway

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Barnstaple via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 10h 5m.

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