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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Tilbury is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Tilbury is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Tilbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Tilbury. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Christchurch Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Tilbury?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Tilbury. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Tilbury Town via Exeter St Davids, Paddington and West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Tilbury?

The distance between Barnstaple and Tilbury is 242 miles. The road distance is 218.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Tilbury without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 12m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Barnstaple to Tilbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Tilbury bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Tilbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Tilbury?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Tilbury is to train via London which takes 5h 12m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 1m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Tilbury bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnstaple to Tilbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Tilbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Tilbury is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Barnstaple to Tilbury.

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

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Where can I stay near Tilbury?

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Barnstaple to Tilbury - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Barnstaple to Tilbury by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
5h 12m
£98–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X10
10h 1m
£42–73
Drive 216.9 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Tilburycar 216.9 mi
4h 33m
£55–79
Train to Exeter, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
9h 22m
£267–597
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
6h 35m
£88–176
Train to Exeter, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
7h 8m
£128–326
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BRS - LCY
8h 22m
£297–427

Barnstaple to Tilbury by train and subway

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Distance: 240.5 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Tilbury Town via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Christchurch Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 1m.

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