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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £50 - £140 and takes 9h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Barnstaple via Stratford, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Barnstaple?

The distance between Ipswich and Barnstaple is 286 miles. The road distance is 267.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £120 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Ipswich to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Barnstaple bus from?

Ipswich to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Barnstaple train from?

Ipswich to Barnstaple train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Train or bus from Ipswich to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Barnstaple is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £120 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Ipswich to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Ipswich to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Ipswich to Barnstaple train arrive?

Ipswich to Barnstaple train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Barnstaple is 267 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Ipswich to Barnstaple.

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

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Ipswich to Barnstaple - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 50m
£129–253
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
9h 40m
£54–137
Drive 265.7 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Barnstaplecar 265.7 mi
5h 25m
£65–94
Train via London
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 21m
£125–279

Ipswich to Barnstaple by train

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5h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 284.2 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Barnstaple via Stratford, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Bus Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 40m.

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