There are 3 ways to get from Barnstaple to Cornwall by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
4h 56m£65–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Churchbus 85
- Take the bus from The Strand to Clease Roadbus 95
- Take the bus from Clease Road to El Joyitabus Sa1
6h 33m£9–14Drive 66.5 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Cornwallcar 66.5 mi
1h 28m£17–24
Barnstaple to Cornwall by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Cornwall is to bus which costs £9 - £14 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Cornwall is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at El Joyita via Library, The Strand and Clease Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Cornwall is 127 miles. The road distance is 66.9 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Cornwall without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £60 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Barnstaple to Cornwall, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Cornwall bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bus Station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Cornwall is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £14 and takes 6h 33m.
Barnstaple to Cornwall bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Church station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Cornwall is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Barnstaple to Cornwall.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Cornwall, England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Roundabout via Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to El Joyita via Library, The Strand, and Clease Road in around 6h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £22–27
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £30–45
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–80
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–60
- 1st Class
- £70–100
Bus from Bus Station to Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Bus from Clease Road to El Joyita
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- 01363 82200
- Website
- mdcoaches.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.mdcoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0808 196 2632
- ask@gocornwallbus.co.uk
- Website
- transportforcornwall.co.uk
Bus from The Strand to Clease Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.transportforcornwall.co.uk/
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