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

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There are 5 ways to get from Gatwick to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    5h 29m
    £69–164

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    6h 45m
    £38–87

  3. Drive 193.6 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick to Barnstaplecar car 193.6 mi
    3h 52m
    £47–68

  4. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    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 34m
    £148–383

  5. Bus via Bristol

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    7h 40m
    £40–63

Gatwick to Barnstaple by train

Calendar118Weekly Trains
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 45m.

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