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How to get fromBarnstaple to West Sussexby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Barnstaple to West Sussex 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 Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Dorking Deepdenetrain train
    6h 24m
    £105–210

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus bus Uk940
    10h 9m
    £42–81

  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 North Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 025 / ...
    8h
    £52–111

  4. Drive 184 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to West Sussexcar car 184 mi
    3h 47m
    £45–65

  5. Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    6h 59m
    £113–226

  6. 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 Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain train
    6h 37m
    £92–200

  7. Train, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EXT - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain train
    9h 15m
    £190–580

Barnstaple to West Sussex by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and West Sussex, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Billingshurst via Exeter St Davids, Reading, Dorking Deepdene, Dorking, and Horsham in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Billingshurst via Heathrow Central Bus Station, North Terminal Bus Station, Railway Station, and Horsham in around 8h.

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