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How to get fromOxford to Barnstapleby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    4h 27m
    £89–178

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Magdalen Street to Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus X52
    2. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    7h 57m
    £31–72

  3. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Lhr / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    7h 6m
    £45–103

  4. Drive 164.7 mi

    1. Drive from Oxford to Barnstaplecar car 164.7 mi
    3h 4m
    £41–58

  5. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    4h 28m
    £81–163

Oxford to Barnstaple by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 6m.

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