How to travel from Barnstaple to London

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barnstaple to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barnstaple to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $37.

Distance: 172 miles (278 km)

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Driving

$73

Average price

$44

Average price

Cheapest

$117

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 30m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 0m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 28m

Average total duration

5h 58m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 5m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Barnstaple to London is a bus with an average price of $44 (€35).

This is compared to other travel options from Barnstaple to London:

A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barnstaple to London costing on average $73 (€58).

A bus is $204 (€162) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barnstaple to London costing on average $247 (€197).

The fastest way to travel from Barnstaple to London is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 59m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 0m.

Bus takes on average 5h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Barnstaple and London including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Barnstaple to London among Omio's users.

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from Barnstaple to London

How to get from Barnstaple to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Barnstaple to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX502
    6:00 AM5h55
    Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station)
    11:55 AMLondon, Earl's Court
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX502
    6:00 AM5h55
    Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station)
    11:55 AMLondon, Earl's Court
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National ExpressNX502
    6:00 AM5h55
    Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station)
    11:55 AMLondon, Earl's Court
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National ExpressNX502
    6:00 AM6h20
    Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station)
    12:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $361One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX502
    11:30 AM5h55
    Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station)
    5:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court
    $361One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX502
    11:30 AM6h20
    Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station)
    5:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Barnstaple to London

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barnstaple to London.

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There are 3 options to travel between Barnstaple and London including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Barnstaple to London is a bus with an average price of $44 (€35).

This is compared to other travel options from Barnstaple to London:

A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barnstaple to London costing on average $73 (€58).

A bus is $204 (€162) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barnstaple to London costing on average $247 (€197).

The fastest way to travel from Barnstaple to London is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 59m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 0m.

Bus takes on average 5h 58m.

The distance from Barnstaple to London is approximately 172 miles (278 km).
The average frequency per day from Barnstaple to London is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barnstaple and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barnstaple to London:
  • Flights mostly depart from Newquay Cornwall Airport and arrive in London Gatwick Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Barnstaple station (BNP) and arrive in London Paddington (PAD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barnstaple to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to London by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to London by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Barnstaple to London:
  • 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Barnstaple to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
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