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How to get fromSwanley to Barnstapleby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Swanley to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St DavidstrainLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapletrainExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    5h 13m
    £70–157

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus502
    7h 27m
    £27–68

  3. Bus via Bridgwater

    1. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Bus StationbusSf1
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus502
    7h 27m

  4. Drive 216.3 mi

    1. Drive from Swanley to Barnstaplecar216.3 mi
    3h 51m
    £54–78

  5. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)planeLGW - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    7h 8m
    £131–341

  6. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)planeLHR - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    7h 59m
    £168–489

Swanley to Barnstaple by train and subway

Calendar93Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Swanley, Kent, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Swanley to Barnstaple via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swanley to Bus Station via London Blackfriars, Blackfriars station, Hammersmith, Hammersmith Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 27m.

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