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BarnstapleLondon278 km

How to get from Barnstaple to London

  • 278 km as the crow flies

Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.

Route details last verified on 29 September 2026.

At a glance

  • Fastest

    7h 13m

    2 transfers

    Bus

    €36

Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 29 Sept 2026

Start with the whole journey.

We compared the ways to travel from Barnstaple to London: bus. The two cities are about 278 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 29 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.

This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.

278 km

Barnstaple to London: cheapest or fastest?

All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.

€367h 13m · 2 transfers · bus
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  1. 1
    Barnstaple → Exeter International Airportbus
    Regional connection·1h 50m
  2. 2
    Exeter International Airport → Tauntonbus
    Local bus·1h 08m
  3. 3
    Taunton → London Heathrowbus
    FlixBus·3h 35m

The best balance of price and time we found on this route.

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Departure and arrival

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Ticket prices on this route

What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.

  • Bus· 5h 55m€24Book
  • Train· 3h 49m€35Book

Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 30

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Operators seen on these journeys

Regional connectionBarnstaple-Exeter International AirportBook →Local busExeter International Airport-TauntonBook →FlixBusTaunton-London HeathrowBook →

On this route you travel with Regional connection, Local bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from Barnstaple to London works

Start with a Regional connection bus from Barnstaple to Exeter, Devon, about 1h 50m. Transfer in Exeter, Devon and continue by Local bus bus on to Taunton (1h 8m). Transfer in Taunton and continue by FlixBus bus on to London Heathrow (3h 35m). In total it's roughly €36 over 7h 13m, 2 transfers.

Barnstaple to London: common questions

Is there a bus from Barnstaple to London?

Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.

How far is London from Barnstaple?

About 278 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

Which operators run Barnstaple to London?

On this route you travel with Regional connection, Local bus, FlixBus.

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

Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.

Where to next

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Sources and method

Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.

Operators: Regional connection, Local bus, FlixBus

Route calculated: 29 Sep 2026