The distance between Barnstaple and Canterbury is around 412km (256 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Canterbury by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Canterbury → Barnstaple if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Exeter St Davids then London Paddington and then to Canterbury West.
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Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Canterbury West.
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Take the bus to Bristol Bond St then London Victoria Coach Station and then to Canterbury.
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There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Canterbury by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £72 ($85).
The distance between Barnstaple and Canterbury is around 412km (256 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 359km (223 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Barnstaple and Canterbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Canterbury is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £72 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Canterbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Canterbury. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station and St Pancras International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
Great Western Railway, South Eastern Trains Service and South Western Railway run train services between Barnstaple and Canterbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barnstaple and Canterbury. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St, Bristol Bus & Coach Station and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Canterbury. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Canterbury West. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Canterbury is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 76km (47 miles) from Canterbury. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Barnstaple and Canterbury. The distance is around 412km (256 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Canterbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 4h 30m | £120($145) | hourly | 457km (284 miles) |
Train via Exeter St Davids | 5hrs | £115($140) | hourly | 446km (277 miles) |
Train via Exeter St Davids | 5h 50m | £135($160) | hourly | 435km (271 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 10m | £455($535) | 5 times a week | 647km (402 miles) |
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane | 5h 55m | £275($325) | 5 times a week | 1,019km (633 miles) |
Bus | 7h 50m | £28($33) | 6 times a week | 459km (285 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | £72($85) | on demand | 412km (256 miles) |
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The following major airports near Canterbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.