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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

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    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 51m
    £125–257

  2. Drive 234 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kent to Barnstaplecar car 234 mi
    4h 11m
    £58–83

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Maidstone to London Stonebridgebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    10h 26m

  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
    9h 7m
    £146–356

  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 19m
    £118–243

  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
    7h 55m
    £106–251

Kent to Barnstaple by train and subway

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£125Cheapest Price
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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 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Bus Station via King Street, Maidstone, London Stonebridge, Harrow Road /North Circular Rd, Haven Green / Ealing Broadway, Ealing Broadway Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 26m.

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