There are 5 ways to get from Peterborough to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Peterborough to King's Cross
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
5h 29m£84–215Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Peterborough to Farringdon
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
7h 50m£51–162Bus
- Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Park to Knebworth Park EstateK04
- Take the bus from Knebworth Park Estate to Bus StationK10
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
9h 30m£63–98Drive 237.6 mi
- Drive from Peterborough to Barnstaple237.6 mi
4h 27m£58–84Train
- Take the train from Peterborough to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
6h 42m£62–203
Peterborough to Barnstaple by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Peterborough to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Peterborough to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Peterborough to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Queensgate Bus Park and arriving at Bus Station via Knebworth Park Estate and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Peterborough and arriving at Barnstaple via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Peterborough and Barnstaple is 292 miles. The road distance is 239 miles.
The best way to get from Peterborough to Barnstaple without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 29m and costs £80 - £220.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Peterborough to Barnstaple, including transfers.
Peterborough to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Queensgate Bus Park station.
Peterborough to Barnstaple train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.
The best way to get from Peterborough to Barnstaple is to train via London which takes 5h 29m and costs £80 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Peterborough, England and Barnstaple, England?
You can take a train from Peterborough to Barnstaple via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensgate Bus Park to Bus Station via Knebworth Park Estate and Bus Station in around 9h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Peterborough to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £21–85
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Peterborough to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–45
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Peterborough to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–90
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Peterborough to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–85
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
Train from Peterborough to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–40
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Peterborough to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–65
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Queensgate Bus Park to Knebworth Park Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £17–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Knebworth Park Estate to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Peterborough to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Knebworth Park Estate station.
Peterborough to Barnstaple train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peterborough to Barnstaple is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Peterborough to Barnstaple.
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