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How to get fromRoyal Tunbridge Wells to Barnstapleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Tunbridge Wells to London Charing Crosstrain 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 38m
    £112–229

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    10h 37m
    £38–77

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus bus 291
    2. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    8h 46m

  4. Drive 220.4 mi

    1. Drive from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Barnstaplecar car 220.4 mi
    3h 59m
    £54–78

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Tunbridge Wells to London Charing Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 51m
    £209–477

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Tunbridge Wells to London Waterloo Easttrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 59m
    £104–229

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tunbridge Wells to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 30m
    £134–267

Royal Tunbridge Wells to Barnstaple by train and foot

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Royal Tunbridge Wells, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Tunbridge Wells to Barnstaple via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Bus Station via Bus Station, North Terminal Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 46m.

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