The distance between Barnstaple and London is around 315km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Barnstaple to London by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to London Paddington.
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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 Victoria.
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Take the bus to Bristol Bond St and then to London Victoria Coach Station.
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There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to London by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £80 ($95).
The distance between Barnstaple and London is around 315km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Barnstaple and London by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to London is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £80 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and London, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and London. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to London. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
Great Western Railway and South Western Railway run train services between Barnstaple and London. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, 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 London. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to London. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St and Bristol Bus & Coach Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Barnstaple and London. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to London. 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 Victoria. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) 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 London. The distance is around 315km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to London is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £80 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 20m | £80($95) | hourly | 340km (211 miles) |
Train via Exeter St Davids | 4h 30m | £95($115) | hourly | 339km (210 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4hrs | £410($485) | 5 times a week | 531km (330 miles) |
Bus | 5h 35m | £22($26) | 6 times a week | 349km (217 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | £55($65) | on demand | 315km (196 miles) |
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