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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £50 - £140 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Barnstaple via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Barnstaple?

The distance between Canterbury and Barnstaple is 286 miles. The road distance is 252.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Barnstaple without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 37m and costs £120 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Canterbury to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Barnstaple bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Barnstaple train from?

Canterbury to Barnstaple train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Barnstaple is to train via London which takes 5h 37m and costs £120 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Canterbury to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Canterbury to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Canterbury to Barnstaple train arrive?

Canterbury to Barnstaple train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Barnstaple is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Canterbury to Barnstaple.

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 37m
£129–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 502
9h 25m
£53–131
Drive 251.4 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to Barnstaplecar 251.4 mi
4h 28m
£62–90
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 53m
£154–332
Train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London Waterloo Easttrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 54m
£117–250

Canterbury to Barnstaple by train and subway

115Weekly Services

5h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 284.1 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 9h 25m.

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