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How to get fromBarnstaple to Ashfordby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    4h 57m
    £118–226

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 007 / ...
    10h 53m
    £46–74

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 502
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Ashford Internationaltrain train London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
    8h 29m
    £63–108

  4. Drive  244.1 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Ashfordcar car 244.1 mi
    4h 20m
    £61–88

  5. Train, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EXT - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    7h 22m
    £267–635

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    7h 10m
    £105–224

  7. Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    8h 3m
    £150–314

Barnstaple to Ashford by train and subway

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Ashford International via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to North Street via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 10h 53m.

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