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

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There are 4 ways to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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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 12m
    £130–254

  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
    10h 45m
    £55–135

  3. Drive 264.6 mi

    1. Drive from Clacton-on-Sea to Barnstaplecar car 264.6 mi
    5h 29m
    £65–94

  4. 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 40m
    £127–281

Clacton-on-Sea to Barnstaple by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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 12m. 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 10h 45m.

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