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

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

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  1. Train via Ashford International

    best
    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain 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 56m
    £121–226

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus bus 814
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    9h 44m
    £39–68

  3. Drive  234 mi

    1. Drive from Kent to Barnstaplecar car 234 mi
    4h 11m
    £58–84

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 15m
    £140–322

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 22m
    £114–207

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 1m
    £102–214

Kent to Barnstaple by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration9h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Barnstaple via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Bus Station via King Street and London Victoria in around 9h 44m.

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