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There are 7 ways to get from Barnstaple to Chatham 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 Victoria to Chathamtrain train
    5h 17m
    £108–208

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 502
    9h 29m
    £39–63

  3. Drive  229.6 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Chathamcar car 229.6 mi
    4h 8m
    £57–83

  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 Chathamtrain train
    7h 29m
    £255–512

  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 Bridge to Chathamtrain train
    7h 6m
    £94–200

  6. 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
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain train
    7h 56m
    £231–496

  7. 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 Victoriatrain train
    4. Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain train
    7h 52m
    £134–303

Barnstaple to Chatham by train and subway

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Chatham via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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