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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    5h 56m
    £123–221

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus bus 717 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    9h 19m
    £43–76

  3. Drive  266.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Barnstaplecar car 266.2 mi
    5h 28m
    £66–96

  4. Train, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NWI - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    11h 49m
    £152–623

  5. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 29m
    £112–223

  6. Train, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NWI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    9h 30m
    £157–413

Ipswich to Barnstaple by train

Calendar115Weekly Trains
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Bus Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 19m.

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