The distance between Dover and Barnstaple is around 433km (269 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 35m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Dover to Barnstaple 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 St Pancras International then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.
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Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Barnstaple.
There are several options for getting from Dover to Barnstaple by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($140).
The distance between Dover and Barnstaple is around 433km (269 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 375km (233 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Dover and Barnstaple by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dover to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £120 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Dover and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dover and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dover to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington and Exeter St Davids. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
South Eastern Trains Service and Great Western Railway run train services between Dover and Barnstaple. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Dover and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dover to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Canterbury Bus Station and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.
National Express run regular bus services between Dover and Barnstaple. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dover to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple. instead which will take 5h 5m.
The closest major airport to Barnstaple is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Barnstaple. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dover and Barnstaple. The distance is around 433km (269 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dover to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 35m | £120($140) | every 2 hours | 468km (291 miles) |
Train via London Charing Cross | 5h 15m | £120($140) | hourly | 468km (291 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 5m | £470($555) | every 2 hours | 658km (409 miles) |
Train to St Pancras International, plane | 5h 45m | £650($770) | every 2 hours | 1,353km (841 miles) |
Bus | 8h 50m | £21($25) | once daily | 483km (300 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | £75($89) | on demand | 433km (269 miles) |
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Blue Islands Limited
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South Eastern Trains Service
Thameslink
The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.