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

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There are 7 ways to get from Whitstable to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Whitstable to London St Pancras Intltrain
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    5h 58m
    £83–214

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Long Reach to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus007 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus502
    9h 59m
    £28–63

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to London Blackfriarstrain
    2. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Bus StationbusSf1
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus502
    9h 6m

  4. Drive 250.4 mi

    1. Drive from Whitstable to Barnstaplecar250.4 mi
    4h 26m
    £62–90

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Whitstable to London Victoriatrain
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)planeLGW - EXT
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    8h 22m
    £135–343

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Whitstable to London Victoriatrain
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    6h 16m
    £81–176

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Whitstable to London St Pancras Intltrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)planeLHR - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    8h 58m
    £171–516

Whitstable to Barnstaple by train and subway

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Whitstable, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Whitstable to Barnstaple via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Street to Bus Station via Long Reach, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 9h 59m.

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