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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Guildford to Barnstaple?

The distance between Guildford and Barnstaple is 203 miles. The road distance is 170.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Barnstaple without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 49m and costs £50 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Guildford to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Barnstaple bus from?

Guildford to Barnstaple bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Guildford to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Guildford to Barnstaple is to train via Reading which takes 4h 49m and costs £50 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Guildford to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Guildford to Barnstaple bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Guildford to Barnstaple train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Guildford to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Barnstaple is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Guildford to Barnstaple.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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Guildford to Barnstaple - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Guildford to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
4h 49m
£52–152
Drive 169.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Guildford to Barnstaplecar 169.8 mi
3h 15m
£42–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
6h 50m
Train
1. Take the train from Woking to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
6h 14m
£47–109

Guildford to Barnstaple by train

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4h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 201.5 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 50m.

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