The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Barnstaple is around 402km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea 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 London Liverpool Street then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.
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Take the train to London Fenchurch Street 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 train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to Barnstaple.
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There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Barnstaple by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £32 ($38) 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 £70 ($83).
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Barnstaple is around 402km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 336km (209 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Barnstaple by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Barnstaple is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £70 ($83).
The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £32 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, Paddington Station and Exeter St Davids. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
Greater Anglia, Great Western Railway, c2c and South Western Railway run train services between Southend-on-Sea and Barnstaple. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Barnstaple. We recommend that you drive to Barnstaple. instead which will take 4h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the train to London Fenchurch Street and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple. instead which will take 4h 60m.
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 Southend-on-Sea and Barnstaple. The distance is around 404km (251 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 Southend-on-Sea to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £105 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 25m | £105($120) | hourly | 414km (257 miles) |
Train via West Ham | 5h 30m | £110($130) | hourly | 402km (250 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 60m | £445($525) | hourly | 588km (365 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 5h 40m | £630($750) | hourly | 1,299km (807 miles) |
Train and Bus | 7h 50m | £32($38) | once daily | 425km (264 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | £70($83) | on demand | 404km (251 miles) |
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The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.