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There are 6 ways to get from Barnstaple to Cambridge 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 King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    5h 1m
    £114–206

  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 Parksidebus bus 727 / ...
    8h 30m
    £46–74

  3. Drive  239.9 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Cambridgecar car 239.9 mi
    4h 35m
    £61–88

  4. Train, fly

    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 11m
    £118–290

  5. Train

    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 Farringdon to Cambridgetrain train
    5h 29m
    £127–204

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cambridgetrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport
    9h 16m
    £118–178

Barnstaple to Cambridge by train and subway

Calendar117Weekly Services
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Cambridge via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Parkside via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 30m.

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