There are 6 ways to get from Barnstaple to Norwich by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Norwichtrain
6h 37m£147–249Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 502
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus Uk950
10h 30m£42–69Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 502
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
10h 14m£47–81Drive 301.7 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Norwichcar 301.7 mi
5h 35m£75–109Train to Exeter, fly
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane EXT - NWI
8h 26m£150–585Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane BRS - NWI
7h 21m£135–365
Barnstaple to Norwich by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Norwich is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Norwich is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs £75 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Norwich station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Norwich. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Norwich via Exeter St Davids, Paddington station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Norwich is 336 miles. The road distance is 303.5 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Norwich without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs £140 - £250.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Barnstaple to Norwich, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Norwich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Norwich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Norwich is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs £140 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 10h 14m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Norwich, England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Norwich via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 14m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Exeter to Norwich International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–650
Flights from Bristol Airport to Norwich International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–390
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Barnstaple to Norwich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Norwich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Norwich is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Barnstaple to Norwich.
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