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What is the best way to travel from London to Barnstaple?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Trains to Barnstaple from London. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
4h 35m
£16
£31
24
Train
4h 0m
£43
£78
3

What is the cheapest way to reach Barnstaple from London?

You can reach Barnstaple with just £16 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Friday
from £32
Saturday
from £28
Sunday
from £38
Monday
from £28
Tuesday
from £19
Wednesday
from £16
Thursday
from £29

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    13:30
    London
    Hammersmith
    20:25
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    11:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    17:00
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    4h 35m
    0
    17:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    22:25
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    6h 30m
    0
    10:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    17:00
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    16:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    22:25
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Transport For London
    4h 38m
    0
    09:49
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    14:27
    Barnstaple
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £43
  • Transport For London
    4h 3m
    0
    09:25
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    13:28
    Barnstaple
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £77
  • Transport For London
    4h 0m
    0
    07:25
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    11:25
    Barnstaple
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £123

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    16:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    22:05
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    13:25
    London
    Hammersmith
    19:40
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • National Express
    7h 10m
    0
    14:55
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    22:05
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    4h 35m
    0
    17:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    22:05
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    10:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    16:15
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Transport For London
    4h 3m
    0
    07:23
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    11:26
    Barnstaple
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £52
  • Transport For London
    4h 33m
    0
    07:53
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    12:26
    Barnstaple
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £52
  • Transport For London
    4h 11m
    0
    09:16
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    13:27
    Barnstaple
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £52

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    7h 10m
    0
    09:05
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    16:15
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £38
  • National Express
    7h 10m
    0
    14:55
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    22:05
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £38
  • National Express
    4h 45m
    0
    11:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    16:15
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • National Express
    4h 35m
    0
    17:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    22:05
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    13:25
    London
    Hammersmith
    19:40
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    13:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    19:55
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    16:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    22:25
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    6h 30m
    0
    13:25
    London
    Hammersmith
    19:55
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    11:55
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    19:55
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    14:55
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    22:25
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • Transport For London
    5h 55m
    0
    07:33
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    13:28
    Barnstaple
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £81
  • Transport For London
    5h 51m
    0
    07:37
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    13:28
    Barnstaple
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £81
  • Transport For London
    4h 0m
    0
    07:25
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    11:25
    Barnstaple
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £125

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    16:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    22:25
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    13:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    19:55
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    10:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    16:20
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    14:55
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    22:25
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    12:00
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    19:55
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Transport For London
    4h 16m
    0
    07:09
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    11:25
    Barnstaple
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £90

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    16:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    22:25
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    13:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    19:55
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    10:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    16:20
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    11:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    16:20
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    4h 35m
    0
    17:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    22:25
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    12:00
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    19:55
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    14:55
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    22:25
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    08:05
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    16:20
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    8h 55m
    0
    11:00
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    19:55
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    11:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    16:20
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35

What are the fastest trips from London to Barnstaple?

You can get to Barnstaple from London in just 4h 0m with a Train from Transport For London. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Friday
from 4h 0m
Saturday
from 4h 3m
Sunday
from 4h 35m
Monday
from 4h 0m
Tuesday
from 4h 16m
Wednesday
from 4h 35m
Thursday
from 4h 50m

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • Transport For London
    4h 0m
    0
    07:25
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    11:25
    Barnstaple
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £123
  • Transport For London
    4h 3m
    0
    09:25
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    13:28
    Barnstaple
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £77
  • Transport For London
    4h 38m
    0
    09:49
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    14:27
    Barnstaple
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £43
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    4h 35m
    0
    17:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    22:25
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    11:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    17:00
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    16:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    22:25
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • National Express
    6h 30m
    0
    10:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    17:00
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    13:30
    London
    Hammersmith
    20:25
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Transport For London
    4h 3m
    0
    07:23
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    11:26
    Barnstaple
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £52
  • Transport For London
    4h 11m
    0
    09:16
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    13:27
    Barnstaple
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £52
  • Transport For London
    4h 33m
    0
    07:53
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    12:26
    Barnstaple
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £52
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    4h 35m
    0
    17:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    22:05
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    16:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    22:05
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    10:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    16:15
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    13:25
    London
    Hammersmith
    19:40
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • National Express
    7h 10m
    0
    14:55
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    22:05
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    4h 35m
    0
    17:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    22:05
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • National Express
    4h 45m
    0
    11:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    16:15
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    13:25
    London
    Hammersmith
    19:40
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • National Express
    7h 10m
    0
    09:05
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    16:15
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £38
  • National Express
    7h 10m
    0
    14:55
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    22:05
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £38

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • Transport For London
    4h 0m
    0
    07:25
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    11:25
    Barnstaple
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £125
  • Transport For London
    5h 51m
    0
    07:37
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    13:28
    Barnstaple
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £81
  • Transport For London
    5h 55m
    0
    07:33
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    13:28
    Barnstaple
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £81
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    16:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    22:25
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    13:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    19:55
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    6h 30m
    0
    13:25
    London
    Hammersmith
    19:55
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    14:55
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    22:25
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    11:55
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    19:55
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Transport For London
    4h 16m
    0
    07:09
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    11:25
    Barnstaple
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £90
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    10:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    16:20
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    16:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    22:25
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    13:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    19:55
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    14:55
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    22:25
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    12:00
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    19:55
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    4h 35m
    0
    17:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    22:25
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    11:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    16:20
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    10:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    16:20
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    16:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    22:25
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    13:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    19:55
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    11:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    16:20
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    14:55
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    22:25
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    12:00
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    19:55
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    08:05
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    16:20
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    8h 55m
    0
    11:00
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    19:55
    Barnstaple
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from London to Barnstaple

What are the most popular stations in London and Barnstaple?

In London, you will usually depart from Euston Station, Victoria Coach Station or Paddington, while in Barnstaple you will be arriving at Central Station or Coach Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Barnstaple from London? With 6 connections between 2 Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between London and Barnstaple, you can pay as low as £16 with a Bus from National Express.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Transport For London: you will get to Barnstaple in just 4h 0m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting London and Barnstaple are National Express and Transport For London, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in London and Barnstaple is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Belsize Park or to Bickington, and look at flights from Rochester Airport, and landing at . Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from London to Barnstaple?

The most popular companies between London and Barnstaple, are National Express and Transport For London. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express

All you need to know when you travel from London to Barnstaple

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from London to Barnstaple. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from London to Barnstaple

How can I reach Barnstaple from London?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Barnstaple from London.

How far is Barnstaple from London?

The distance between London and Barnstaple is 277.4 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between London and Barnstaple?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 7 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 47 kgs, and a flight 68 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from London to Barnstaple?

You can get to Barnstaple with just £16 by taking a Bus from National Express.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Barnstaple in just 4h 0m with a Train from Transport For London.

More routes to London and to Barnstaple

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to London and to Barnstaple. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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