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

The cheapest way to get from Norwich to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £50 - £75 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Norwich to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Norwich and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Norwich station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Norwich and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Norwich to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Norwich and arriving at Barnstaple via Stratford, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Norwich to Barnstaple?

The distance between Norwich and Barnstaple is 332 miles. The road distance is 303.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Norwich to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £140 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Norwich to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Norwich to Barnstaple bus from?

Norwich to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Norwich to Barnstaple train from?

Norwich to Barnstaple train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.

Train or bus from Norwich to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Norwich to Barnstaple is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £140 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £75 and takes 10h 15m.

Where does the Norwich to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Norwich to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Norwich to Barnstaple train arrive?

Norwich to Barnstaple train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Norwich to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Norwich to Barnstaple is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Norwich to Barnstaple.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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Norwich to Barnstaple - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Norwich to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 31m
£147–266
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
10h 15m
£51–72
Drive 301.7 mi
1. Drive from Norwich to Barnstaplecar 301.7 mi
5h 33m
£74–107
Fly to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Exeter (EXT)plane NWI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
11h 14m
£307–803
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Norwich to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the train from Woking to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
11h 4m
£99–215
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NWI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 42m
£129–798

Norwich to Barnstaple by train

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6h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 330.3 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Norwich to Barnstaple via Stratford, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 15m.

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