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How to get fromPetersfield to Barnstapleby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    5h 35m
    £91–179

  2. Drive  156.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Petersfield to Barnstaplecar car 156.4 mi
    3h 7m
    £39–56

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Square to Bus Stationbus bus 67
    2. Take the bus from St Catherines P&R to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    9h 33m
    £43–77

  4. Train via Salisbury

    1. Take the train from Fratton to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 2m
    £73–154

  5. Bus via Street

    1. Take the bus from Tesco to Bus Stationbus bus 67
    2. Take the bus from Library to Crispin Hallbus bus Sf3
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    11h 16m

Petersfield to Barnstaple by train

Calendar115Weekly Trains
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Petersfield, Hampshire, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Petersfield to Barnstaple via Guildford, Reading, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Bus Station via Bus Station, Broadway St Johns, St Catherines P&R, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 33m.

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