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

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

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  1. Train

    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 Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain train
    5h 52m
    £117–230

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    8h 22m
    £51–120

  3. Drive  237.1 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Braintreecar car 237.1 mi
    4h 57m
    £59–85

  4. Train to Exeter, fly to London City Airport, train

    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 (London) to Braintreetrain train
    8h 40m
    £260–533

  5. Train via London

    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 Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain train
    7h 24m
    £107–247

  6. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BRS - STN
    8h 7m
    £97–253

  7. Train to Exeter, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    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 Bridgetrain train
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain train
    9h
    £141–324

Barnstaple to Braintree by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Braintree via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rue De Jeunes via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 8h 22m.

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