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

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There are 6 ways to get from Barnstaple to Essex 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 Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain train
    5h 50m
    £116–230

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    8h 28m
    £51–120

  3. Drive 236.9 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Essexcar car 236.9 mi
    4h 55m
    £58–84

  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 (London) to White Notleytrain train
    8h 7m
    £259–524

  5. Train via London

    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 Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain train
    7h 14m
    £112–257

  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 Bridgetrain train
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain train
    8h 31m
    £141–293

Barnstaple to Essex by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to White Notley via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Polecat Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 8h 28m.

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