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How to get fromBarnstaple to Central Londonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Barnstaple to Central London by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    4h 18m
    £90–170

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk940 / ...
    6h 33m
    £31–48

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 502
    6h 28m
    £32–52

  4. Drive  184.8 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Central Londoncar car 184.8 mi
    3h 27m
    £47–67

  5. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EXT - LHR
    7h 3m
    £212–446

  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
    6h 46m
    £120–325

Barnstaple to Central London by train and bus

Calendar117Weekly Services
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Central London, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Darwin Road Brentford via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Ealing Broadway, and Ealing Broadway Station in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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