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

The cheapest way to get from Tilbury to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 10h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tilbury to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Tilbury and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Tilbury to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Calcutta Road and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Tilbury and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Tilbury to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Tilbury Town and arriving at Barnstaple via West Ham station, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Tilbury to Barnstaple?

The distance between Tilbury and Barnstaple is 242 miles. The road distance is 218.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tilbury to Barnstaple without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 42m and costs £100 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Tilbury to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tilbury to Barnstaple bus from?

Tilbury to Barnstaple bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Tilbury to Barnstaple train from?

Tilbury to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from Tilbury to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Tilbury to Barnstaple is to train via London which takes 5h 42m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 10h 52m.

Where does the Tilbury to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Tilbury to Barnstaple bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN) station.

Where does the Tilbury to Barnstaple train arrive?

Tilbury to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Tilbury to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Tilbury to Barnstaple is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Tilbury to Barnstaple.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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Tilbury to Barnstaple - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Tilbury to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
5h 42m
£106–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)bus X10
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
10h 52m
£49–122
Drive 217.2 mi
1. Drive from Tilbury to Barnstaplecar 217.2 mi
4h 34m
£53–77
Fly from London City Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 55m
£248–506
Train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
6h 51m
£100–235
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 59m
£126–264

London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT) flights

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6h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 240.6 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Tilbury, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Tilbury Town to Barnstaple via West Ham, West Ham station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calcutta Road to Bus Station via Bus Station, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 52m.

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