What is the cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Leicester is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Leicester is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Leicester via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Leicester?

The distance between Barnstaple and Leicester is 244 miles. The road distance is 204.7 miles.

How do I travel from Barnstaple to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £100 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Barnstaple to Leicester?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Barnstaple to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Leicester bus from?

Barnstaple to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Leicester train from?

Barnstaple to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Leicester?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Leicester is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Leicester bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Leicester train arrive?

Barnstaple to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Leicester is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Barnstaple to Leicester.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnstaple to Leicester?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
5h 33m
£104–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
8h 7m
£37–61
Drive 203.6 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Leicestercar 203.6 mi
3h 40m
£51–73
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Exeter to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk087
8h 38m
£42–67

Barnstaple to Leicester by train

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Distance: 242.7 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Leicester via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 7m.

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