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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 6m
    £112–199

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    9h 15m
    £44–77

  3. Drive  204.4 mi

    1. Drive from Lewes to Barnstaplecar car 204.4 mi
    4h 2m
    £51–74

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 5m
    £119–319

  5. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 32m
    £103–196

  6. Bus via Bristol

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    9h 17m
    £44–69

Lewes to Barnstaple by train and subway

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Lewes to Barnstaple via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Bus Station via Old Steine and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 15m.

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