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

The cheapest way to get from Kettering to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kettering to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Kettering and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Kettering to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Park and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Kettering and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Kettering and arriving at Barnstaple via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Kettering to Barnstaple?

The distance between Kettering and Barnstaple is 287 miles. The road distance is 213 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kettering to Barnstaple without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 42m and costs £85 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Kettering to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kettering to Barnstaple bus from?

Kettering to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coach Park station.

Where do I catch the Kettering to Barnstaple train from?

Kettering to Barnstaple train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.

Train or bus from Kettering to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Kettering to Barnstaple is to train via London which takes 5h 42m and costs £85 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Kettering to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Kettering to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Kettering to Barnstaple train arrive?

Kettering to Barnstaple train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Kettering to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Kettering to Barnstaple is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Kettering to Barnstaple.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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Kettering to Barnstaple - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Kettering to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Kettering to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
5h 42m
£89–217
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
10h 14m
£43–89
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station502
8h 45m
£49–128
Drive 211.8 mi
1. Drive from Kettering to Barnstaple211.8 mi
3h 48m
£52–75
Train
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicester
2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
6h 43m
£65–200

Kettering to Barnstaple by train and subway

118Weekly Services

5h 42mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 285.7 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Kettering to Barnstaple via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Station via Northampton Bus Interchange, Coach Park, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 45m.

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