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How to get fromEast Sussex to Barnstapleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from East Sussex to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Robertsbridge to London Charing Crosstrain 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 17m
    £141–271

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminalbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    11h 6m
    £40–79

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminalbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Oxf
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    9h 17m
    £48–114

  4. Drive 221.7 mi

    1. Drive from East Sussex to Barnstaplecar car 221.7 mi
    4h 28m
    £54–78

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 19m
    £127–251

  6. Train via Railway Station

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 38m
    £128–272

  7. Train via Railway Station #2

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 40m
    £120–263

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from East Sussex to Barnstaple.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 272.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between East Sussex, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a vehicle from East Sussex to Barnstaple via Robertsbridge, London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Brewers Arms to Bus Station via High Street, Tesco, Gatwick South Terminal, South Terminal Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 17m.

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