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How to get fromBarnstaple to Portsmouthby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Portsmouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    5h 34m
    £76–150

  2. Drive  153.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Portsmouthcar car 153.2 mi
    3h 8m
    £39–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus bus 030
    7h 59m
    £43–69

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EXT - SOU
    7h 58m
    £177–342

  5. Train via Salisbury

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    5h 50m
    £68–140

Barnstaple to Portsmouth by train

Calendar81Weekly Trains
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Portsmouth & Southsea via Exeter St Davids and Westbury (Wilts) in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to University of Portsmouth via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 59m.

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