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

The cheapest way to get from Petersfield to Barnstaple is to bus and train which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Petersfield to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Petersfield and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Petersfield to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Petersfield and arriving at Barnstaple via Guildford, Reading and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Petersfield to Barnstaple?

The distance between Petersfield and Barnstaple is 227 miles. The road distance is 157.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Petersfield to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £60 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Petersfield to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Petersfield to Barnstaple train from?

Petersfield to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Petersfield to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Petersfield to Barnstaple is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £60 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Petersfield to Barnstaple train arrive?

Petersfield to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Petersfield to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Petersfield to Barnstaple is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Petersfield to Barnstaple.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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Petersfield to Barnstaple - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 44m
£62–209
Drive 156.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Petersfield to Barnstaplecar 156.4 mi
3h 7m
£38–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
7h 34m
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 51m
£52–102
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tesco to Bus Stationbus 67
2. Take the train from Andover to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 49m
£41–73

Petersfield to Barnstaple by train

116Weekly Trains

5h 44mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 225.9 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

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 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Petersfield to Bus Station via Guildford, Guildford station, Heathrow Terminal 2, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 34m.

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