What is the cheapest way to get from Waltham Cross to Barnstaple?

The cheapest way to get from Waltham Cross to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waltham Cross to Barnstaple?

The fastest way to get from Waltham Cross to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Waltham Cross and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Waltham Cross station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Trafalgar Square and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Waltham Cross and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Waltham Cross to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Waltham Cross and arriving at Barnstaple via Stratford, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Waltham Cross to Barnstaple?

The distance between Waltham Cross and Barnstaple is 232 miles. The road distance is 209.2 miles.

How do I travel from Waltham Cross to Barnstaple without a car?

The best way to get from Waltham Cross to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £100 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Waltham Cross to Barnstaple?

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Waltham Cross to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waltham Cross to Barnstaple bus from?

Waltham Cross to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Waltham Cross to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Waltham Cross to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Waltham Cross to Barnstaple is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Waltham Cross to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Waltham Cross to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Waltham Cross to Barnstaple train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Waltham Cross to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Waltham Cross to Barnstaple is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Waltham Cross to Barnstaple.

How do I get a train ticket from Waltham Cross to Barnstaple?

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Train
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 17m
£103–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
8h 50m
£39–95
Drive 208 mi
1. Drive from Waltham Cross to Barnstaplecar 208 mi
4h 1m
£51–74
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 8m
£199–453
Train via Manor House Station
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 / ...
8h 4m
£89–198

Waltham Cross to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 230.9 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Waltham Cross, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Waltham Cross to Barnstaple via Stratford, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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