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How to get fromClacton-on-Sea to Barnstapleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Clacton-on-Sea 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
    6h 16m
    £123–220

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    11h 17m
    £47–85

  3. Drive  265.1 mi

    1. Drive from Clacton-on-Sea to Barnstaplecar car 265.1 mi
    5h 31m
    £66–95

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Clacton-on-Sea to Chelmsfordtrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane STN - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    9h 42m
    £129–274

  5. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Clacton-on-Sea 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
    7h 49m
    £112–212

Clacton-on-Sea to Barnstaple by train

Calendar115Weekly Trains
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Clacton-on-Sea, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Clacton-on-Sea to Barnstaple via Stratford, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pier Avenue to Bus Station via Osborne Street, Post Office, Railway Station, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 11h 17m.

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