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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Barnstaple via Stratford, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Barnstaple?

The distance between Chelmsford and Barnstaple is 247 miles. The road distance is 227.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Chelmsford to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Barnstaple bus from?

Chelmsford to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Barnstaple train from?

Chelmsford to Barnstaple train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Barnstaple is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Barnstaple train arrive?

Chelmsford to Barnstaple train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Barnstaple is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Chelmsford to Barnstaple.

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

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Chelmsford to Barnstaple - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Chelmsford to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 28m
£104–192
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 23m
£38–67
Drive 226.4 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Barnstaplecar 226.4 mi
4h 46m
£57–82
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge 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 30m
£130–288
Train via London
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 1m
£93–194
Fly London Stansted Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane STN - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 39m
£105–246

Chelmsford to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 245.4 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Barnstaple via Stratford, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 23m.

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