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How to get fromMilton Keynes to Barnstapleby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Milton Keynes to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to London Eustontrain 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 27m
    £103–211

  2. Bus via Gloucester

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from High Street to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus bus X5
    2. Take the bus from Magdalen Street to Royal Wellbus bus X52
    3. Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    11h 1m
    £27–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Point to Airport Bus Stationbus bus Mk1
    2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    7h 57m
    £35–62

  4. Drive  196.2 mi

    1. Drive from Milton Keynes to Barnstaplecar car 196.2 mi
    3h 45m
    £49–71

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central 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
    6h 11m
    £105–189

Milton Keynes to Barnstaple by train, foot, and subway

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Milton Keynes, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Barnstaple via London Euston, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Point to Bus Station via Airport Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 57m.

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