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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Northampton Town Centre and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Northampton to Barnstaple?

The distance between Northampton and Barnstaple is 254 miles. The road distance is 199.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £40 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Northampton to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Barnstaple bus from?

Northampton to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Northampton Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Barnstaple train from?

Northampton to Barnstaple train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.

Train or bus from Northampton to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Northampton to Barnstaple is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £40 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Northampton to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Northampton to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Northampton to Barnstaple train arrive?

Northampton to Barnstaple train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Northampton to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Barnstaple is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Northampton to Barnstaple.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 18m
£44–179
Bus
1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
7h 15m
£47–79
Drive 198.2 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to Barnstaplecar 198.2 mi
3h 43m
£48–69
Line 850 bus, train
1. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Forbury Roadbus 850
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 57m
£55–162

Northampton to Barnstaple by train

116Weekly Trains

6h 18mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Northampton to Barnstaple.

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Distance: 252.5 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 15m.

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