There are 6 ways to get from Worthing to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Worthing to Farehamtrain
- Take the train from Fareham to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h£88–168Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Marine Parade to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
8h 25m£43–70Drive 186.7 mi
- Drive from Worthing to Barnstaplecar 186.7 mi
3h 42m£47–67Train, fly
- Take the train from Worthing to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 1m£118–268Train via Salisbury
- Take the train from Worthing to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 2m£79–158Bus via Bristol
- Take the bus from Broadwater Bridge to Haslett Road Westbus 23 / ...
- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
10h 23m
Worthing to Barnstaple by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Worthing to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Worthing to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Worthing to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Marine Parade and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Worthing to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Worthing and arriving at Barnstaple via Fareham, Westbury (Wilts) and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Worthing and Barnstaple is 217 miles. The road distance is 187.7 miles.
The best way to get from Worthing to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Worthing to Barnstaple, including transfers.
Worthing to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Parade station.
Worthing to Barnstaple train services, operated by Southern, depart from Worthing station.
The best way to get from Worthing to Barnstaple is to train which takes 7h and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Worthing, England and Barnstaple, England?
You can take a train from Worthing to Barnstaple via Fareham, Westbury (Wilts), and Exeter St Davids in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Parade to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 25m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–310
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £80–180
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £90–210
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £240–750
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Worthing to Fareham
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Southern
Train from Worthing to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- Southern
Train from Worthing to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Marine Parade to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Worthing to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Worthing to Barnstaple train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Fareham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Worthing to Barnstaple is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Worthing to Barnstaple.
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