There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 34m£152–271Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 502
10h£47–66Drive 257.4 mi
- Drive from Folkestone to Barnstaplecar 257.4 mi
4h 33m£64–92Train, fly
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 55m£157–373Train
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Waterloo Easttrain
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 48m£134–278
Folkestone to Barnstaple by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £45 - £70 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Barnstaple via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Folkestone and Barnstaple is 285 miles. The road distance is 258.9 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Barnstaple without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 34m and costs £150 - £280.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Folkestone to Barnstaple, including transfers.
Folkestone to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to Barnstaple train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Barnstaple is to train via London which takes 5h 34m and costs £150 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 10h.
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 34m. 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.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £80–360
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £170–260
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60–190
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £170–260
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £130–240
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £120–440
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60–190
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–380
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £35–55
Train from Folkestone Central to London Waterloo East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £35–55
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £90–110
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £120–170
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £22–27
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £30–45
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–30
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £14–21
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £21–30
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–180
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £75–110
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £120–180
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Folkestone to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Folkestone to Barnstaple train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Barnstaple is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Folkestone to Barnstaple.
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