There are 6 ways to get from Kent to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Ashford International
best- Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 49m£127–264Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 502
11h 33m£45–116Drive 234 mi
- Drive from Kent to Barnstaplecar 234 mi
4h 11m£58–83Train, fly
- Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 52m£148–359Train
- Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 17m£121–249Train #2
- Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 52m£113–254
Kent to Barnstaple by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kent to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £40 - £120 and takes 11h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kent to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Bus Station via Earl Street, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Kent to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Barnstaple via Ashford International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Kent and Barnstaple is 282 miles. The road distance is 235.4 miles.
The best way to get from Kent to Barnstaple without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 5h 49m and costs £120 - £270.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Kent to Barnstaple, including transfers.
Kent to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.
Kent to Barnstaple train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
The best way to get from Kent to Barnstaple is to train via Ashford International which takes 5h 49m and costs £120 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 11h 33m.
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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Bus Station via Earl Street, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 11h 33m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £85–350
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–200
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £100–240
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £150–210
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–200
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £100–240
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100–240
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £150–210
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £65–380
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £80–200
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £28–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lenham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–28
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–160
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–95
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Kent to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Kent to Barnstaple train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Barnstaple is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Kent to Barnstaple.
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