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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Barnstapleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria 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
    5h 51m
    £110–200

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    9h 31m
    £41–71

  3. Drive  234.6 mi

    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Barnstaplecar car 234.6 mi
    4h 52m
    £58–84

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain 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 54m
    £128–293

  5. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 15m
    £92–183

Southend-on-Sea to Barnstaple by train

Calendar115Weekly Trains
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Barnstaple via Stratford, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus Station via Bus Station, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 31m.

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