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How to get fromMaidstone to Barnstapleby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain 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
    £113–215

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus bus 814
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    8h 15m
    £47–118

  3. Drive  225.6 mi

    1. Drive from Maidstone to Barnstaplecar car 225.6 mi
    4h 4m
    £56–81

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge 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
    7h 36m
    £136–308

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Waterloo Easttrain 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 13m
    £107–221

Maidstone to Barnstaple by train and foot

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Barnstaple via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Bus Station via London Victoria in around 8h 15m.

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