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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Barnstaple via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Barnstaple?

The distance between Cambridge and Barnstaple is 271 miles. The road distance is 241.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Barnstaple without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 35m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Cambridge to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Barnstaple bus from?

Cambridge to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Barnstaple train from?

Cambridge to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Barnstaple is to train via London which takes 5h 35m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Cambridge to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Cambridge to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Cambridge to Barnstaple train arrive?

Cambridge to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Barnstaple is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Cambridge to Barnstaple.

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 35m
£115–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk950
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
7h 45m
£39–68
Drive 240.2 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Barnstaplecar 240.2 mi
4h 35m
£60–86
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 54m
£127–204
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cambridge to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 37m
£104–201

Cambridge to Barnstaple by train and subway

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Distance: 269.6 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Barnstaple via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 45m.

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