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How to get fromBarnstaple to Cambridgeby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Cambridge by train, bus, or car

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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 7m
    £121–257

  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 35m
    £53–127

  3. Drive 239.3 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Cambridgecar car 239.3 mi
    4h 31m
    £59–85

  4. 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 34m
    £125–253

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cambridgetrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport
    9h 15m
    £140–226

Barnstaple to Cambridge by bus

Calendar16Weekly Buses
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Parkside via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 35m.

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