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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 €15. 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 €15, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€61 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest | €93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barnstaple to London:
A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barnstaple to London costing on average €61.
A bus is €213 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barnstaple to London costing on average €246.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
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.
- NX50211:30 AM5h55Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station)5:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court€241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX50211:30 AM5h55Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station)5:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court€241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RK 92271:25 PM1h15Newquay Cornwall Airport2:40 PMLondon Stansted Airport€2851One-way0 transfers
Other options
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L79403+
G274409:35 AM5h19Barnstaple station (BNP)2:54 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)€451One-way2 transfers - C01605+L7941410:35 AM5h14Barnstaple station (BNP)3:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€491One-way1 transfer
- C01601+L79392+G274298:35 AM5h20Barnstaple station (BNP)1:55 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)€491One-way2 transfers
- NX5026:00 AM5h55Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station)11:55 AMLondon, Earl's Court€241One-way0 transfers
- NX5028:40 AM6h10Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station)2:50 PMLondon, Earl's Court€241One-way0 transfers
- NX5026:00 AM6h20Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station)12:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€241One-way0 transfers
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BA781810:20 AM10h30Newquay Cornwall Airport8:50 PMLondon Heathrow Airport€2781One-way1 transfer- BA1365+BA781810:20 AM4h40Newquay Cornwall Airport3:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport€3281One-way1 transfer
- BA1369+BA781810:20 AM6h50Newquay Cornwall Airport5:10 PMLondon Heathrow Airport€3281One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Barnstaple to London:
A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barnstaple to London costing on average €61.
A bus is €213 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barnstaple to London costing on average €246.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Barnstaple station (BNP) and arrive in London Paddington (PAD).
- Flights mostly depart from Newquay Cornwall Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to London by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
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