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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Oxford is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Oxford is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Oxford?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Queens Lane via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Oxford?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Oxford via Exeter St Davids and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Oxford?

The distance between Barnstaple and Oxford is 204 miles. The road distance is 165.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Oxford without a car is to train via Reading which takes 3h 54m and costs £85 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Barnstaple to Oxford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Oxford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Oxford train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Oxford?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Oxford is to train via Reading which takes 3h 54m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Oxford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnstaple to Oxford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Oxford?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Oxford is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Barnstaple to Oxford.

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Oxfordtrain
3h 54m
£90–177
Drive 164.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Oxfordcar 164.4 mi
3h 4m
£40–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Queens Lanebus Oxf
6h 52m
£47–101
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
4h 40m
£83–163
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Oxfordtrain
5h 51m
£91–188

Barnstaple to Oxford by train

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Distance: 203 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Oxford via Exeter St Davids and Reading in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Queens Lane via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 52m.

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