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There are 7 ways to get from Barnstaple to Gatwick Airport 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 13m
    £100–198

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus Uk940
    7h 49m
    £36–73

  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 025 / ...
    6h 32m
    £45–100

  4. Drive 193.9 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Gatwick Airportcar car 193.9 mi
    3h 55m
    £48–68

  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
    £104–206

  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 South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 22m
    £187–408

  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
    6h 57m
    £109–241

Barnstaple to Gatwick Airport by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Gatwick Airport via Exeter St Davids and Reading in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 32m.

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