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

The cheapest way to get from Royston to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Royston to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Royston and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Royston station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Trumpington Park-and-Ride and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Royston and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Royston to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Royston and arriving at Barnstaple via Farringdon Without, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Royston to Barnstaple?

The distance between Royston and Barnstaple is 262 miles. The road distance is 233 miles.

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

The best way to get from Royston to Barnstaple without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 38m and costs £110 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Royston to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Royston to Barnstaple bus from?

Royston to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Trumpington Park-and-Ride station.

Where do I catch the Royston to Barnstaple train from?

Royston to Barnstaple train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Royston station.

Train or bus from Royston to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Royston to Barnstaple is to train via London which takes 5h 38m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Royston to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Royston to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Royston to Barnstaple train arrive?

Royston to Barnstaple train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Royston to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Royston to Barnstaple is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Royston to Barnstaple.

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Royston to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 38m
£118–235
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trumpington Park-and-Ride to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
8h 54m
£51–127
Drive 231.6 mi
1. Drive from Royston to Barnstaplecar 231.6 mi
4h 8m
£56–81
Train
1. Take the train from Royston to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 15m
£112–243

Royston to Barnstaple by train

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5h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 260.6 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Royston, Hertfordshire, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Royston to Barnstaple via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride, Trumpington Park-and-Ride, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 54m.

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