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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Norwich to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 5h 36m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Norwich and Barnstaple?

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

Is there a direct train between Norwich and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Norwich to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Norwich and arriving at Barnstaple via Stratford, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Norwich to Barnstaple?

The distance between Norwich and Barnstaple is 332 miles. The road distance is 304 miles.

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

The best way to get from Norwich to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £140 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Norwich to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Norwich to Barnstaple bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Norwich to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Norwich to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Norwich to Barnstaple is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £140 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Norwich to Barnstaple bus arrive?

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

Where does the Norwich to Barnstaple train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Norwich to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Norwich to Barnstaple is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Norwich to Barnstaple.

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

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Norwich to Barnstaple - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Norwich to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Norwich 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
6h 39m
£145–255
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Norwich to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk950
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
9h 45m
£42–73
Drive 302.2 mi
1. Drive from Norwich to Barnstaplecar 302.2 mi
5h 36m
£76–109
Fly Norwich International Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Exeter (EXT)plane NWI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
11h 1m
£150–585
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
10h 15m
£48–85
Fly Norwich International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NWI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 41m
£135–365
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Norwich to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 30m
£196–380
Fly Norwich International Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane NWI - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
10h 6m
£160–1,029

Norwich to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 330.3 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a train from Norwich to Barnstaple via Stratford, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Norwich to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 45m.

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