There are 5 ways to get from Staines-upon-Thames to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Staines to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
4h 55m£80–159Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
6h£31–59Drive 177.2 mi
- Drive from Staines-upon-Thames to Barnstaplecar 177.2 mi
3h 15m£44–64Fly, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 23m£199–424Train
- Take the train from Woking to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
6h 29m£74–154
Staines-upon-Thames to Barnstaple by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Staines-upon-Thames to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Staines-upon-Thames to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Staines-upon-Thames station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Staines station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Staines-upon-Thames to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Staines and arriving at Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Staines-upon-Thames and Barnstaple is 201 miles. The road distance is 178.3 miles.
The best way to get from Staines-upon-Thames to Barnstaple without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 55m and costs £80 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Staines-upon-Thames to Barnstaple, including transfers.
Staines-upon-Thames to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Staines-upon-Thames to Barnstaple train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Staines station.
The best way to get from Staines-upon-Thames to Barnstaple is to train via Reading which takes 4h 55m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Staines-upon-Thames, England and Barnstaple, England?
You can take a train from Staines to Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £190–390
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £250–800
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- £280–850
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £140–490
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Staines to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Woking to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–120
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Staines-upon-Thames to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Staines-upon-Thames to Barnstaple train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Staines-upon-Thames to Barnstaple is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Staines-upon-Thames to Barnstaple.
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