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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Calne is to bus via Bridgwater which costs £18 - £45 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Calne is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Calne?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Calne. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bank House via Bus Station, Bus Station, Guildhall and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Calne?

The distance between Barnstaple and Calne is 145 miles. The road distance is 115.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Calne without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £55 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Barnstaple to Calne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Calne bus from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Calne?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Calne is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £65 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Calne bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Calne?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Calne is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Barnstaple to Calne.

Where can I stay near Calne?

There are 951+ hotels available in Calne.

Barnstaple to Calne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Calne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 41m
£59–128
Bus via Bridgwater
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 375
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 174 / ...
8h 2m
£18–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
5h 33m
£25–61
Drive 115 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Calnecar 115 mi
2h 34m
£29–41

Barnstaple to Calne by train and bus

116Weekly Services

3h 41mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 144.6 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Bank House via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads, Chippenham, and Rail Station Forecourt C in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £17–45 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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