What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Barnstaple?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £40 - £120 and takes 7h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Barnstaple?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Barnstaple via London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Barnstaple?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Barnstaple is 216 miles. The road distance is 194.2 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Barnstaple without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Barnstaple without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 4h 42m and costs £95 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Barnstaple?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Waterloo Station to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Barnstaple bus from?

Waterloo Station to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Barnstaple train from?

Waterloo Station to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Barnstaple is to train via London Paddington which takes 4h 42m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Barnstaple train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Barnstaple is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Waterloo Station to Barnstaple.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Barnstaple?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Waterloo Station to Barnstaple?

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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

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

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Train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
4h 42m
£95–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 502
7h 13m
£42–111
Drive 193.1 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Barnstaplecar 193.1 mi
3h 49m
£47–68
Train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
5h 13m
£87–191

Waterloo Station to Barnstaple by subway and train

115Weekly Services

4h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 215 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, 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 42m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £40–95 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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