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

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There are 6 ways to get from Barnstaple to Canterbury 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 Canterbury Westtrain train
    5h 34m
    £128–244

  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 / ...
    9h 24m
    £53–131

  3. Drive  251.7 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Canterburycar car 251.7 mi
    4h 27m
    £63–91

  4. 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 Canterbury Westtrain train
    7h 59m
    £271–562

  5. 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 Canterbury Westtrain train
    7h 43m
    £122–251

  6. 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 Canterbury Westtrain train
    8h 40m
    £154–342

Barnstaple to Canterbury by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration9h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Canterbury West via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 9h 24m.

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