What is the cheapest way to get from Bishop's Stortford to Barnstaple?

The cheapest way to get from Bishop's Stortford to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bishop's Stortford to Barnstaple?

The fastest way to get from Bishop's Stortford to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Bishop's Stortford and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Bishop's Stortford to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from The Causeway and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Bishop's Stortford and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Bishop's Stortford to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Bishops Stortford and arriving at Barnstaple via Liverpool Street station, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Bishop's Stortford to Barnstaple?

The distance between Bishop's Stortford and Barnstaple is 247 miles. The road distance is 229.8 miles.

How do I travel from Bishop's Stortford to Barnstaple without a car?

The best way to get from Bishop's Stortford to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £110 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Bishop's Stortford to Barnstaple?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Bishop's Stortford to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bishop's Stortford to Barnstaple bus from?

Bishop's Stortford to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Bishop's Stortford to Barnstaple train from?

Bishop's Stortford to Barnstaple train services, operated by Stansted Express, depart from Bishops Stortford station.

Train or bus from Bishop's Stortford to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Bishop's Stortford to Barnstaple is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Bishop's Stortford to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Bishop's Stortford to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bishop's Stortford to Barnstaple train arrive?

Bishop's Stortford to Barnstaple train services, operated by Stansted Express, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Bishop's Stortford to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Bishop's Stortford to Barnstaple is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Bishop's Stortford to Barnstaple.

How do I get a train ticket from Bishop's Stortford to Barnstaple?

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Bishop's Stortford to Barnstaple - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bishop's Stortford to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bishops Stortford to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 26m
£110–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
8h 9m
£47–119
Drive 228.4 mi
1. Drive from Bishop's Stortford to Barnstaplecar 228.4 mi
4h 15m
£56–80
Train via Islington
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
7h 50m
£100–219

Bishop's Stortford to Barnstaple by train and subway

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5h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 246.1 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Bishop's Stortford, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Bishops Stortford to Barnstaple via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Causeway to Bus Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 9m.

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