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

The cheapest way to get from Backwell to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Backwell to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Backwell and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Backwell to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Crossroads and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Backwell and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Backwell to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Nailsea & Backwell and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Backwell to Barnstaple?

The distance between Backwell and Barnstaple is 108 miles. The road distance is 85.6 miles.

How do I travel from Backwell to Barnstaple without a car?

The best way to get from Backwell to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £30 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Backwell to Barnstaple?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Backwell to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Backwell to Barnstaple bus from?

Backwell to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Backwell to Barnstaple train from?

Backwell to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Nailsea & Backwell station.

Train or bus from Backwell to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Backwell to Barnstaple is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £30 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Backwell to Barnstaple bus arrive?

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

Where does the Backwell to Barnstaple train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Backwell to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Backwell to Barnstaple is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Backwell to Barnstaple.

How do I get a train ticket from Backwell to Barnstaple?

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Backwell to Barnstaple - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Backwell to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nailsea & Backwell to Exeter St DavidsLondon Paddington - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapleExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
3h 16m
£31–38
Drive 85.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Backwell to Barnstaple85.1 mi
1h 33m
£22–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
4h 52m
£23–35

Backwell to Barnstaple by train

95Weekly Trains

3h 16mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 107 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Nailsea & Backwell to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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