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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 an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a flight costs an average of $547.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$84 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $547 Average price | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Barnstaple to London
Compare the available ways to get from Barnstaple to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barnstaple to London:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barnstaple to London costing on average $84.
A bus is $501 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barnstaple to London costing on average $547.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 2m.
Bus takes on average 6h 39m.
The journey is about 6m faster (3h 59m by train vs 4h 5m by car) and roughly $28 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($84 vs $112). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Barnstaple to London
How to get from Barnstaple to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barnstaple to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX502
6:30 AM 6h20 Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station) 12:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX502
6:30 AM 6h20 Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station) 12:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- C01610 · W34589
2:35 PM 3h49 Barnstaple station (BNP) 6:24 PM London Paddington (PAD) $86 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- C01587+
L7943512:35 PM 5h14 Barnstaple station (BNP) 5:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) $43 1 One-way 1 transfer - C01610+L79459
2:35 PM 5h14 Barnstaple station (BNP) 7:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) $49 1 One-way 1 transfer - C01605+L79414
10:35 AM 5h14 Barnstaple station (BNP) 3:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) $55 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX502
11:25 AM 6h25 Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station) 5:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $39 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX105 · NX040
9:25 AM 8h10 Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station) 5:35 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road $45 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX105 · NX040
9:25 AM 7h25 Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station) 4:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Barnstaple to London:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barnstaple to London costing on average $84.
A bus is $501 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barnstaple to London costing on average $547.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 2m.
Bus takes on average 6h 39m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow 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.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer to go to London by flight.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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