What is the cheapest way to get from Watford Junction to Barnstaple?

The cheapest way to get from Watford Junction to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 6h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Watford Junction to Barnstaple?

The fastest way to get from Watford Junction to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Watford Junction and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford Junction station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Watford Junction and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Watford Junction to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Barnstaple via Harrow & Wealdstone station, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Watford Junction to Barnstaple?

The distance between Watford Junction and Barnstaple is 229 miles. The road distance is 198.1 miles.

How do I travel from Watford Junction to Barnstaple without a car?

The best way to get from Watford Junction to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £75 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Watford Junction to Barnstaple?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Watford Junction to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford Junction to Barnstaple bus from?

Watford Junction to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Watford Junction to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Watford Junction to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Watford Junction to Barnstaple is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Watford Junction to Barnstaple bus arrive?

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

Where does the Watford Junction to Barnstaple train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Watford Junction to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford Junction to Barnstaple is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Watford Junction to Barnstaple.

How do I get a train ticket from Watford Junction to Barnstaple?

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Watford Junction to Barnstaple - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from Watford Junction to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
5h 9m
£77–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
6h 22m
£33–63
Drive 196.9 mi
1. Drive from Watford Junction to Barnstaplecar 196.9 mi
3h 36m
£48–69
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 8m
£144–387
Train via Woking
1. Take the train from Woking to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
7h 20m
£46–107

Watford Junction to Barnstaple by bus and train

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Distance: 227.2 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Watford Junction, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Barnstaple via Harrow & Wealdstone, Harrow & Wealdstone station, Paddington station, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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