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How to get fromGatwick Airport to Barnstapleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    5h 32m
    £100–198

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    7h 50m
    £35–74

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Oxf
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    6h 45m
    £43–108

  4. Drive 196.3 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Barnstaplecar car 196.3 mi
    3h 58m
    £48–69

  5. Fly to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    5h 11m
    £106–208

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LGW - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 18m
    £111–236

Gatwick Airport to Barnstaple by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 45m.

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