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

The cheapest way to get from London to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £22 - £50 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between London and Barnstaple?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between London and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from London to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from London Paddington and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from London to Barnstaple?

The distance between London and Barnstaple is 212 miles. The road distance is 193.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from London to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Barnstaple bus from?

London to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Barnstaple train from?

London to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from London to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from London to Barnstaple is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the London to Barnstaple bus arrive?

London to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the London to Barnstaple train arrive?

London to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from London to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Barnstaple is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from London to Barnstaple.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from London to Barnstaple?

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2039+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

London to Barnstaple - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from London to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St DavidsLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapleExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
3h 59m
£68–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Station502
5h 55m
£22–50
Drive 192.3 mi
1. Drive from London to Barnstaple192.3 mi
3h 45m
£47–68
Train via London Waterloo
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St DavidsLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapleExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
5h 11m
£28–70

London to Barnstaple by train

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3h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 211.3 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from London Paddington to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £22–50 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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