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

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There are 6 ways to get from Barnstaple to Ipswich 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 London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    5h 25m
    £123–239

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus bus 717 / ...
    9h 29m
    £56–137

  3. Drive  265 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Ipswichcar car 265 mi
    5h 22m
    £66–95

  4. Train to Exeter, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane EXT - NWI
    3. Take the train from Norwich to Ipswichtrain train
    9h 36m
    £162–540

  5. Train via London

    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 Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    6h 57m
    £121–249

  6. 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 Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane BRS - NWI
    4. Take the train from Norwich to Ipswichtrain train
    8h 32m
    £157–400

Barnstaple to Ipswich by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Ipswich via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cardinal Park Cinema via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 9h 29m.

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