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

The cheapest way to get from Godalming to Barnstaple is to bus via Bristol which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Godalming to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Godalming and Barnstaple?

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, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Godalming and Barnstaple?

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 14m.

How far is it from Godalming to Barnstaple?

The distance between Godalming and Barnstaple is 207 miles. The road distance is 170.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Godalming to Barnstaple without a car is to train via Reading which takes 5h 14m and costs £55 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Godalming to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Godalming to Barnstaple bus from?

Godalming to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.

Where do I catch the Godalming to Barnstaple train from?

Godalming to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Godalming to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Godalming to Barnstaple is to train via Reading which takes 5h 14m and costs £55 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Godalming to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Godalming to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Godalming to Barnstaple train arrive?

Godalming to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Godalming to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Godalming to Barnstaple is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Godalming to Barnstaple.

How do I get a train ticket from Godalming to Barnstaple?

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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Godalming to Barnstaple - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
5h 14m
£59–191
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Bristol Bus StationUk940
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
8h 53m
£35–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station502
7h 1m
Drive 169.6 mi
1. Drive from Godalming to Barnstaple169.6 mi
3h 14m
£42–60
Train
1. Take the train from Woking to Exeter St DavidsLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapleExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
6h 1m
£73–173

Godalming to Barnstaple by train

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5h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 205.7 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Godalming to Bus Station via Guildford, Guildford station, Heathrow Terminal 2, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 1m.

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