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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train 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 23m
    £111–221

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    8h 25m
    £47–118

  3. Drive 225.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Barnstaplecar car 225.9 mi
    4h 43m
    £55–80

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 53m
    £207–486

  5. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 50m
    £107–247

Chelmsford to Barnstaple by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 25m.

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