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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Barnstaple
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Barnstaple among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 57m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$78 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m 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 London to Barnstaple:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Barnstaple costing on average $78.
A bus is $244 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Barnstaple costing on average $286.
Other travel options to Barnstaple take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 1m.
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Barnstaple
How to get from London to Barnstaple by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Barnstaple is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX5024:30 PM5h55London, Victoria Coach Station10:25 PMBarnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station)$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX5024:30 PM5h55London, Victoria Coach Station10:25 PMBarnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station)$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RK 92283:35 PM1h10London Stansted Airport4:45 PMNewquay Cornwall Airport$3761One-way0 transfers
Other options
L79450+Y415517:20 PM4h44London Waterloo (WAT)12:04 AMBarnstaple station (BNP)$501One-way1 transfer- L79372+Y4152812:20 PM5h08London Waterloo (WAT)5:28 PMBarnstaple station (BNP)$551One-way1 transfer
- L79372+Y41528+
C9308912:08 PM5h20London Victoria (VIC)5:28 PMBarnstaple station (BNP)$551One-way2 transfers
- NX50210:30 AM6h30London, Victoria Coach Station5:00 PMBarnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station)$431One-way0 transfers
- NX50212:30 PM6h55London, Victoria Coach Station7:25 PMBarnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station)$431One-way0 transfers
- NX040 · NX50210:50 AM8h35London, Hammersmith Bridge Road7:25 PMBarnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station)$511One-way1 transfer
BA1380+
BA784110:15 PM10h50London Heathrow Airport9:05 AMExeter International Airport$3171One-way1 transfer- BA1378+BA78419:00 PM12h05London Heathrow Airport9:05 AMExeter International Airport$3701One-way1 transfer
- BA1358+BA78416:45 AM8h10London Heathrow Airport2:55 PMExeter International Airport$4591One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Barnstaple:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Barnstaple costing on average $78.
A bus is $244 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Barnstaple costing on average $286.
Other travel options to Barnstaple take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 1m.
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Barnstaple as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Barnstaple station (BNP).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Barnstaple by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Barnstaple by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
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