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

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There are 6 ways to get from Barnstaple to Kent by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Ashford International

    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 London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    5h 44m
    £121–226

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus bus 814
    10h 6m
    £43–70

  3. Drive  234.1 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Kentcar car 234.1 mi
    4h 10m
    £58–84

  4. Train, fly

    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 London Victoriatrain train
    4. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    8h 6m
    £140–362

  5. Train

    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 London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    5h 57m
    £114–207

  6. Train #2

    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 London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    7h 42m
    £102–214

Barnstaple to Kent by train and subway

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Lenham via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dickley Wood via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and King Street in around 10h 6m.

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