There are 4 ways to get from Royston to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Royston to Farringdontrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 37m£88–188Train
cheapest- Take the train from Royston to Farringdontrain
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 18m£48–128Bus
- Take the bus from Trumpington Park-and-Ride to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
9h 6m£56–113Drive 231.7 mi
- Drive from Royston to Barnstaplecar 231.7 mi
4h 8m£56–80
Royston to Barnstaple by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Royston to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Royston to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Royston station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Trumpington Park-and-Ride and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Royston to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Royston and arriving at Barnstaple via Farringdon Without, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Royston and Barnstaple is 262 miles. The road distance is 233 miles.
The best way to get from Royston to Barnstaple without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 37m and costs £85 - £190.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Royston to Barnstaple, including transfers.
Royston to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Trumpington Park-and-Ride station.
Royston to Barnstaple train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Royston station.
The best way to get from Royston to Barnstaple is to train via London which takes 5h 37m and costs £85 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 9h 6m.
What companies run services between Royston, Hertfordshire, England and Barnstaple, England?
You can take a train from Royston to Barnstaple via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride, Trumpington Park-and-Ride, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 6m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Royston to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–55
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.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
- £55–120
- 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/
- 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 Trumpington Park-and-Ride to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Royston to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Royston to Barnstaple train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Royston to Barnstaple is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Royston to Barnstaple.
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