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How to get fromBarnstaple to Stanstedby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train
    5h 25m
    £120–232

  2. Bus, train via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train
    9h 34m
    £46–95

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 502
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
    8h 57m
    £54–124

  4. Drive  219.3 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Stanstedcar car 219.3 mi
    3h 55m
    £54–78

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train
    7h 53m
    £96–219

Barnstaple to Stansted by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Stansted via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, London Charing Cross, and Borough Green & Wrotham in around 5h 25m.

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