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How to get fromKing's Lynn to Barnstapleby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from King's Lynn to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kings Lynn to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 27m
    £141–296

  2. Drive 270.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from King's Lynn to Barnstaplecar car 270.5 mi
    5h 13m
    £66–95

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Bus Interchangebus bus 88 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    11h 6m

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    9h 1m
    £161–242

King's Lynn to Barnstaple by train and subway

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between King's Lynn, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Kings Lynn to Barnstaple via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Interchange to Bus Station via Bus Interchange and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 11h 6m.

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