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How to get fromAshford to Barnstapleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Ashford to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    5h 18m
    £124–253

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    10h 47m
    £50–133

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London Victoriatrain train Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    8h 35m
    £66–157

  4. Drive 244 mi

    1. Drive from Ashford to Barnstaplecar car 244 mi
    4h 20m
    £60–86

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 58m
    £224–547

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London Waterloo Easttrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 24m
    £117–253

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 37m
    £149–322

Ashford to Barnstaple by train and subway

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Ashford, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Ashford International to Barnstaple via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Street to Bus Station via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 10h 47m.

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