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

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

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  1. Train

    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 Eastbournetrain train
    5h 57m
    £119–212

  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 Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus bus 500
    10h 36m
    £37–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus bus 500
    9h 47m
    £58–84

  4. Drive  218.9 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Eastbournecar car 218.9 mi
    4h 24m
    £56–80

  5. Train, fly

    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 Eastbournetrain train
    6h 58m
    £125–332

Barnstaple to Eastbourne by train and subway

Calendar117Weekly Services
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Eastbourne via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cornfield Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 9h 47m.

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