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

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There are 7 ways to get from Barnstaple to Folkestone 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 St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 28m
    £128–258

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    10h 20m
    £57–138

  3. Bus, train

    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
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 45m
    £76–179

  4. Drive 257.4 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Folkestonecar car 257.4 mi
    4h 33m
    £64–92

  5. 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 Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 21m
    £271–563

  6. 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 Waterloo East to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 41m
    £117–262

  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 St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 44m
    £154–344

Barnstaple to Folkestone by train and subway

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Folkestone Central via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bouverie Road West via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 10h 20m.

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