There are 7 ways to get from Barnstaple to Dover by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
5h 40m£133–263Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 502
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
10h 40m£57–136Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the train from London Victoria to Dover Priorytrain
9h 51m£71–141Drive 264.2 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Dovercar 264.2 mi
4h 38m£65–94Train, fly to London City Airport
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
- Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
8h 33m£276–568Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London Waterloo East to Dover Priorytrain
7h 53m£117–267Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
8h 56m£159–349
Barnstaple to Dover by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Dover is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 10h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Dover is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs £65 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Dover. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Pencester Road via London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Dover. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Dover Priory via Exeter St Davids, Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Dover is 293 miles. The road distance is 265.8 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Dover without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 40m and costs £130 - £270.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Barnstaple to Dover, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Dover is to train via London which takes 5h 40m and costs £130 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 10h 40m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Dover, England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Dover Priory via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Pencester Road via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 10h 40m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Exeter to London City Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £390–1,200
Flights from Exeter to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £330–460
Flights from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £70–300
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstaple to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Barnstaple to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Dover is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Barnstaple to Dover.
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