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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    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
    6h 31m
    £119–211

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road 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 105
    10h 54m
    £35–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    9h 25m
    £52–80

  4. Drive  219.4 mi

    1. Drive from Eastbourne to Barnstaplecar car 219.4 mi
    4h 23m
    £55–79

  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
    7h 20m
    £121–321

Eastbourne to Barnstaple by train and subway

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Barnstaple via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Bus Station via Gatwick South Terminal, South Terminal Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 25m.

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