How to get from London to Barnstaple
- 278 km as the crow flies
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from London to Barnstaple: 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 25 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.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
278 km
London to Barnstaple: 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.
- 1London → London HeathrowbusCity transit·10m
- 2London Heathrow → Bristolbus
FlixBus·1h 59m - 3Bristol Airport → BarnstaplebusRegional connection·2h 46m
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Ticket prices on this route
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Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLondon Heathrow-BristolBook →Regional connectionBristol Airport-BarnstapleBook →On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, Regional connection; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Barnstaple works
Start with a City transit bus from London to London Heathrow, about 10 min. Transfer in London Heathrow and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bristol (1h 59m). Transfer in Bristol and continue by Regional connection bus on to Barnstaple (2h 46m). In total it's roughly €37 over 7h 21m, 2 transfers.
London to Barnstaple: common questions
Is there a bus from London to Barnstaple?
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 Barnstaple from London?
About 278 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run London to Barnstaple?
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, Regional connection.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Barnstaple?
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.
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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: City transit, FlixBus, Regional connection
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026