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

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There are 7 ways to get from Norwich to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Norwich 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
    6h 37m
    £145–253

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Norwich to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk950
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    9h 45m
    £46–79

  3. Drive  302.2 mi

    1. Drive from Norwich to Barnstaplecar car 302.2 mi
    5h 36m
    £75–108

  4. Fly to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NWI - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    11h 27m
    £130–684

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Norwich to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    9h 8m
    £164–252

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NWI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    9h 9m
    £135–374

  7. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane NWI - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    10h 34m
    £185–398

Norwich to Barnstaple by train

Calendar115Weekly Trains
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Norwich to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 45m.

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