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How to get fromBarnstaple to Pooleby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Poole by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain train
    4. Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain train
    6h 8m
    £62–102

  2. Drive 106.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Poolecar car 106.1 mi
    2h 21m
    £26–38

  3. Bus, line 54 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from The Parade to White Hartbus bus 54
    3. Take the bus from White Hart to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Car Parkbus bus Cr4
    5. Take the bus from Car Park to Market Placebus bus Cr4
    6. Take the bus from Market Place to Poole stationbus bus X8
    7h 38m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain train
    6h 30m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus bus 035
    8h 18m
    £49–105

Barnstaple to Poole by train

Calendar61Weekly Trains
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Poole, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Poole via Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary, and Upwey in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Poole station via County Hall, The Parade, White Hart, Bus Station, Car Park, and Market Place in around 7h 38m.

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