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How to get fromPortsmouth Harbour to Barnstapleby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    5h 42m
    £86–168

  2. Drive 154.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portsmouth Harbour to Barnstaplecar car 154.6 mi
    3h 10m
    £38–54

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    7h 26m
    £48–121

  4. Train via Salisbury

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    5h 45m
    £75–162

Portsmouth Harbour to Barnstaple by foot and train

Calendar66Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Portsmouth Harbour, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a vehicle from Portsmouth Harbour to Barnstaple via Portsmouth Harbour, Westbury (Wilts), and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portsmouth Harbour to Bus Station via The Hard Interchange and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 26m.

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