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

The cheapest way to get from Banbury to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 9h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banbury to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Banbury and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Banbury to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Calthorpe Street and arriving at Bus Station via Queens Lane and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Banbury and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Banbury and arriving at Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Banbury to Barnstaple?

The distance between Banbury and Barnstaple is 227 miles. The road distance is 168.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Banbury to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £95 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Banbury to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Barnstaple bus from?

Banbury to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, depart from Calthorpe Street station.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Barnstaple train from?

Banbury to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.

Train or bus from Banbury to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Banbury to Barnstaple is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the Banbury to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Banbury to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, arrive at Magdalen Street East station.

Where does the Banbury to Barnstaple train arrive?

Banbury to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Banbury to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Banbury to Barnstaple is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Banbury to Barnstaple.

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

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Banbury to Barnstaple - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Banbury to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
4h 48m
£100–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from West Street to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 801
2. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Bus Stationbus 105
9h 22m
£32–75
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Calthorpe Street to Magdalen Street Eastbus S4
2. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
8h 42m
£48–107
Drive 167.3 mi
1. Drive from Banbury to Barnstaplecar 167.3 mi
3h 5m
£41–59

Banbury to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 225.7 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Banbury to Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calthorpe Street to Bus Station via Magdalen Street East, Queens Lane, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 42m.

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