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How to get fromBarnstaple to Guernseyby car, car ferry, train, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    5h 25m
    $195–270

  2. Train to Exeter, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Guernsey Airport (GCI)plane plane EXT - GCI
    4h 33m
    $140–380

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain train
    4. Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain train
    5. Take the carferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    10h 31m
    $251–418

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus bus 035
    3. Take the carferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    12h 50m
    $237–407

  5. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    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 Guernsey Airport (GCI)plane plane BRS - GCI
    5h 53m
    $185–425

Exeter (EXT) to Guernsey Airport (GCI) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Barnstaple to Guernsey.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 321.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Guernsey?

There is no direct connection from Barnstaple to Guernsey. However, you can drive to Poole then take the car ferry to Guernsey St Peter Port. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnstaple to Guernsey St Peter Port via Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary, Upwey, Poole, and Poole in around 10h 31m.

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