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How to get fromBarnstaple to University of Exeterby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to University of Exeter by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St DavidstrainBarnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
    1h 19m
    £8–13
  2. Bus, line 55 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus502
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kilbarran Risebus55 / ...
    1h 52m
    £25–29
  3. Drive 40.2 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to University of Exetercar40.2 mi
    58 min
    £11–15
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Barnstaple to University of Exetertaxi40.2 mi
    58 min
    £230–280

Barnstaple to University of Exeter by train and foot

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and University of Exeter, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £8–13 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to University of Exeter via Bus Station and Kilbarran Rise in around 1h 52m.

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