What is the cheapest way to get from Aylesbury to Barnstaple?

The cheapest way to get from Aylesbury to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aylesbury to Barnstaple?

The fastest way to get from Aylesbury to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Aylesbury and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Aylesbury to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Aylesbury Bus Stn and arriving at Bus Station via High Wycombe BusStn and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Aylesbury and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Aylesbury to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Aylesbury and arriving at Barnstaple via Marylebone station, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Aylesbury to Barnstaple?

The distance between Aylesbury and Barnstaple is 251 miles. The road distance is 187 miles.

How do I travel from Aylesbury to Barnstaple without a car?

The best way to get from Aylesbury to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £100 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Aylesbury to Barnstaple?

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Aylesbury to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aylesbury to Barnstaple bus from?

Aylesbury to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Aylesbury to Barnstaple train from?

Aylesbury to Barnstaple train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Aylesbury station.

Train or bus from Aylesbury to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Aylesbury to Barnstaple is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Aylesbury to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Aylesbury to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Aylesbury to Barnstaple train arrive?

Aylesbury to Barnstaple train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at London Marylebone station.

Can I drive from Aylesbury to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Aylesbury to Barnstaple is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Aylesbury to Barnstaple.

How do I get a train ticket from Aylesbury to Barnstaple?

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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There are 4 ways to get from Aylesbury to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aylesbury to London Marylebonetrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 42m
£103–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
8h 8m
£36–62
Drive 185.9 mi
1. Drive from Aylesbury to Barnstaplecar 185.9 mi
3h 36m
£46–67
Line 850 bus, train
1. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Forbury Roadbus 850
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 49m
£73–143

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Distance: 249.8 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Aylesbury to Barnstaple via London Marylebone, Marylebone station, Paddington station, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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