How to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Barnstaple, United Kingdom

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.

6 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out BarnstapleSouthend-on-Sea if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £105($120)
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Train and Plane

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.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £445($525)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to Barnstaple.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £32($38)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Barnstaple.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance404km (251 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and Barnstaple

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and Barnstaple

Transport options from Southend-on-Sea to Barnstaple
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
£105($120)
hourly414km (257 miles)
Train via West Ham5h 30m
£110($130)
hourly402km (250 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 60m
£445($525)
hourly588km (365 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane5h 40m
£630($750)
hourly1,299km (807 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 50m
£32($38)
once daily425km (264 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
£70($83)
on demand404km (251 miles)

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Airports near Barnstaple

The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Barnstaple
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Barnstaple
NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Barnstaple