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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Reading to Barnstaple?

The distance between Reading and Barnstaple is 177 miles. The road distance is 158.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Reading to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Barnstaple bus from?

Reading to Barnstaple bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Reading to Barnstaple is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Reading to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Reading to Barnstaple bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Barnstaple train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Barnstaple is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Reading to Barnstaple.

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

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St DavidsLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapleExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
3h 33m
£54–147
Train via Basingstoke
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter St DavidsLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapleExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
5h 29m
£35–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station502
6h 35m
£58–93
Drive 157.2 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Barnstaple157.2 mi
3h 11m
£39–56

Reading to Barnstaple by train

118Weekly Trains

3h 33mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Reading to Barnstaple.

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Distance: 175.7 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 35m.

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