There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Peterborough by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain
4h 56m£110–226Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 502 / ...
- Take the bus from County Hall to Varsity Drivebus T78
- Take the bus from Varsity Drive to Queensgate Bus Stnbus T29
10h 45m£49–86Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Peterboroughtrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
8h 49m£70–109Drive 238 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Peterboroughcar 238 mi
4h 32m£59–86Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Peterboroughtrain
6h 44m£127–199
Barnstaple to Peterborough by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Peterborough is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Peterborough is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Queensgate Bus Stn via County Hall and Varsity Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Peterborough via Exeter St Davids, Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Peterborough is 292 miles. The road distance is 239.4 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Peterborough without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 56m and costs £110 - £230.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Barnstaple to Peterborough, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Peterborough bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Peterborough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Peterborough is to train via London which takes 4h 56m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 10h 45m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Peterborough, England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Peterborough via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Queensgate Bus Stn via County Hall and Varsity Drive in around 10h 45m.
- 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 King's Cross to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from King's Cross to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from King's Cross to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Northern
- Phone
- +44 345 603 4852
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
Train from King's Cross to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Varsity Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Varsity Drive to Queensgate Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Barnstaple to Peterborough bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.
Barnstaple to Peterborough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Peterborough is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Barnstaple to Peterborough.
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