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

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There are 6 ways to get from Guildford to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Reading

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    1. Take the train from Guildford 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
    4h 46m
    £108–218

  2. Drive 169.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Guildford to Barnstaplecar car 169.8 mi
    3h 15m
    £42–61

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra2
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    6h 50m

  4. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 56m
    £121–319

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Woking to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    6h 14m
    £87–194

  6. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 28m
    £158–458

Guildford to Barnstaple by train

Calendar115Weekly Trains
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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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 46m. 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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