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How to get fromHeathrow Terminal 5 to Barnstapleby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Barnstaple by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    4h 48m
    £102–185

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    5h 45m
    £36–99

  3. Drive 178.1 mi

    1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Barnstaplecar car 178.1 mi
    3h 16m
    £44–63

  4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 23m
    £190–412

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    7h 4m
    £67–144

  6. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    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 10m
    £112–259

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Barnstaple by bus and train

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Barnstaple, England?

National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £35–95 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Barnstaple via Frimley station, The Malls, Basingstoke, and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 4m.

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