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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 €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 58m. 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 €21, and a train costs an average of €34.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€67 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from London to Barnstaple by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from London to Barnstaple is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from London to Barnstaple
Travel to Barnstaple 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 London to Barnstaple.
There are 3 travel options from London to Barnstaple: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Barnstaple from London is a bus with an average price of $24 (€22).
This is compared to other travel options from London to Barnstaple:
Taking a bus costs $11 (€10) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $35 (€32) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $33 (€29) less than taking a train, which costs on average $57 (€51) for the same trip.
The fastest way from London to Barnstaple is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.
There are alternative travel options to Barnstaple that take longer:
Bus takes 5 h 35 min on average.
Train takes 3 h 22 min on average.
The distance is approximately 172 miles (277 km) from London to Barnstaple.
The average frequency per day from London to Barnstaple is:
- 4 buses per day.
- 3 flights a day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between London and Barnstaple as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Barnstaple:
- Buses from London to Barnstaple most often leave from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station).
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Barnstaple:
- You can travel by bus between London and Barnstaple with National Express or Megabus, and you can find National Express London to Barnstaple tickets for $24 (€22) on Omio.
- You can go to Barnstaple from London by train with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway or first_great_western. You'll see cheap train tickets for $57 (€51) with South Western Railway from London to Barnstaple on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Barnstaple with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct buses per day to Barnstaple with.
Direct services to Barnstaple tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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