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

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There are 7 ways to get from Barnstaple to Ilford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    4h 12m
    £100–200

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 502
    8h 3m
    £45–105

  3. Drive  204 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Ilfordcar car 204 mi
    4h 14m
    £51–73

  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
    7h 4m
    £243–503

  5. Train via Stratford

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
    5h 48m
    £90–217

  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 Farringdontrain train
    7h 30m
    £124–285

  7. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    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 train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Ilfordtrain train
    7h 36m
    £208–445

Barnstaple to Ilford by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Ilford via Exeter St Davids and London Paddington in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals twice daily. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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