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How to get fromCanterbury to Barnstapleby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    5h 32m
    £131–266

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    9h 20m
    £53–126

  3. Drive 251.4 mi

    1. Drive from Canterbury to Barnstaplecar car 251.4 mi
    4h 28m
    £62–89

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 54m
    £156–320

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London Waterloo Easttrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 48m
    £123–266

Canterbury to Barnstaple by train and subway

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Barnstaple via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 9h 20m.

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