There are 6 ways to get from Godalming to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 11m£110–226Bus via Bristol
cheapest- Take the bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
8h 58m£31–48Bus
- Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
7h 20mDrive 169.6 mi
- Drive from Godalming to Barnstaplecar 169.6 mi
3h 16m£42–61Fly, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 35m£160–462Train
- Take the train from Woking to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
5h 58m£87–207
Godalming to Barnstaple by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Godalming to Barnstaple is to bus via Bristol which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Godalming to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Godalming to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Flambard Way and arriving at Bus Station via Guildford station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Godalming to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Godalming and arriving at Barnstaple via Guildford, Reading and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Godalming and Barnstaple is 207 miles. The road distance is 170.6 miles.
The best way to get from Godalming to Barnstaple without a car is to train via Reading which takes 5h 11m and costs £110 - £230.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Godalming to Barnstaple, including transfers.
Godalming to Barnstaple bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.
Godalming to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Guildford station.
The best way to get from Godalming to Barnstaple is to train via Reading which takes 5h 11m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Godalming, England and Barnstaple, England?
You can take a train from Godalming to Barnstaple via Guildford, Reading, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flambard Way to Bus Station via Friary Bus Station, Guildford station, Heathrow Terminal 2, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 20m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £130–370
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230–900
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £180–650
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £130–450
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–420
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £130–450
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Guildford to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £15–19
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £21–30
Train from Reading to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–140
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £70–90
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £95–140
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
Train from Guildford to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £22–35
- 1st Class
- £24–35
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Woking to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–150
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £60–90
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £100–150
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/berkshire-thames-valley
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Godalming to Barnstaple bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Godalming to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Godalming to Barnstaple is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Godalming to Barnstaple.
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