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

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There are 7 ways to get from Barnstaple to Gatwick 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 Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    5h 8m
    £89–179

  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 North Terminalbus bus Uk940
    7h 39m
    £30–47

  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 North Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 025 / ...
    6h 19m
    £47–74

  4. Drive  193 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Gatwickcar car 193 mi
    3h 53m
    £48–70

  5. Train to Exeter, 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
    6h 28m
    £107–245

  6. Train to Exeter, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    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 bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 11m
    £219–440

  7. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BRS - LGW
    7h 8m
    £112–255

Barnstaple to Gatwick by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Gatwick Airport via Exeter St Davids and Reading in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 19m.

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