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How to get fromWaterloo Station to Barnstapleby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via London Paddington

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    4h 47m
    £88–162

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    7h 17m
    £32–71

  3. Drive  193 mi

    1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Barnstaplecar car 193 mi
    3h 50m
    £48–69

  4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 31m
    £221–460

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    5h 11m
    £79–160

  6. Fly from London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 51m
    £115–314

Waterloo Station to Barnstaple by train

Calendar68Weekly Trains
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a subway from Waterloo station to Barnstaple via Paddington station, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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