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

The cheapest way to get from Kettering to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kettering to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Kettering and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Kettering to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Northampton Bus Interchange, Northampton and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Kettering and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Kettering and arriving at Barnstaple via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Kettering to Barnstaple?

The distance between Kettering and Barnstaple is 287 miles. The road distance is 213.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kettering to Barnstaple without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 50m and costs £120 - £210.

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

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

Where do I catch the Kettering to Barnstaple bus from?

Kettering to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Northampton station.

Where do I catch the Kettering to Barnstaple train from?

Kettering to Barnstaple train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.

Train or bus from Kettering to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Kettering to Barnstaple is to train via London which takes 5h 50m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Kettering to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Kettering to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Kettering to Barnstaple train arrive?

Kettering to Barnstaple train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Kettering to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Kettering to Barnstaple is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Kettering to Barnstaple.

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Kettering to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 50m
£120–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Northampton to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
9h 45m
£43–73
Drive 212.7 mi
1. Drive from Kettering to Barnstaplecar 212.7 mi
3h 51m
£53–76
Train
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 54m
£115–182
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
10h 25m
£50–96

Kettering to Barnstaple by train and subway

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Distance: 285.7 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Kettering to Barnstaple via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Station via Northampton Bus Interchange, Georges Drive, Northampton, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 45m.

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