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

The cheapest way to get from Maidenhead to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £28 - £55 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidenhead to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Maidenhead and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead and arriving at Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Maidenhead to Barnstaple?

The distance between Maidenhead and Barnstaple is 188 miles. The road distance is 170.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidenhead to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £95 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Maidenhead to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidenhead to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Maidenhead to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Maidenhead to Barnstaple is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £95 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Maidenhead to Barnstaple train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Maidenhead to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidenhead to Barnstaple is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Maidenhead to Barnstaple.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2173+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
4h 17m
£96–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
6h 20m
£29–51
Drive 169.8 mi
1. Drive from Maidenhead to Barnstaplecar 169.8 mi
3h 22m
£42–60
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
5h 59m
£88–217

Maidenhead to Barnstaple by train

115Weekly Trains

4h 17mAverage Duration

£96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 187.3 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from Maidenhead to Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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