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

The cheapest way to get from Dorking to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 7h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorking to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Dorking and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorking to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from West Street and arriving at Bus Station via Kingston Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Dorking and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Dorking to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Dorking Deepdene and arriving at Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Dorking to Barnstaple?

The distance between Dorking and Barnstaple is 216 miles. The road distance is 182.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorking to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Dorking to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorking to Barnstaple bus from?

Dorking to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dorking to Barnstaple train from?

Dorking to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Dorking Deepdene station.

Train or bus from Dorking to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Dorking to Barnstaple is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 7h 33m.

Where does the Dorking to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Dorking to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Dorking to Barnstaple train arrive?

Dorking to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Dorking to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorking to Barnstaple is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Dorking to Barnstaple.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dorking Deepdene to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 8m
£95–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
7h 33m
£37–92
Drive 181.7 mi
1. Drive from Dorking to Barnstaplecar 181.7 mi
3h 37m
£44–64
Fly from London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 36m
£110–219
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Surbiton to Basingstoketrain
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 37m
£83–192
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 46m
£201–461

Dorking to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 214.5 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Dorking Deepdene to Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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