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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Northampton is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Northampton is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Northampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Northampton Town Centre via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Northampton?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Northampton via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Northampton?

The distance between Barnstaple and Northampton is 254 miles. The road distance is 199.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Northampton without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 34m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Barnstaple to Northampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Northampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Northampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Northampton?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Northampton is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 34m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Northampton bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Northampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Northampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Northampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Northampton is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Barnstaple to Northampton.

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

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Train via Birmingham
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 Northamptontrain
5h 34m
£125–208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centrebus Uk900 / ...
7h 55m
£43–99
Drive 198 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Northamptoncar 198 mi
3h 43m
£49–70
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Oxfordtrain Exeter St Davids - Oxford
7h 51m
£93–180

Barnstaple to Northampton by train

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Distance: 252.5 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Northampton via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Northampton Town Centre via London Heathrow Airport in around 7h 55m.

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