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How to get fromGrantham to Barnstapleby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain 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 50m
    £109–221

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boots to Nottingham stationbus bus Lc9
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 150 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    10h 58m
    £42–71

  3. Bus via Bristol

    1. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk087
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    10h 47m
    £43–67

  4. Drive  236.3 mi

    1. Drive from Grantham to Barnstaplecar car 236.3 mi
    4h 19m
    £59–85

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 32m
    £121–195

Grantham to Barnstaple by train and subway

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Grantham to Barnstaple via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grantham to Bus Station via Nottingham, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 47m.

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