There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Wareham by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Axminstertrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
5h 23m£43–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 502 / ...
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
- Take the bus from Kings Statue to Red Lionbus X54
8h 13m£21–41Drive 98.5 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Warehamcar 98.5 mi
2h 16m£25–36Train, bus via Exeter
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
5h 46m£41–82Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
5h 58m£63–133
Barnstaple to Wareham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Wareham is to bus which costs £21 - £45 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Wareham is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Wareham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Red Lion via Taunton Town Centre Stop I, Trinity Square, Bus Station and Kings Statue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Wareham. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Wareham via Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Wareham is 126 miles. The road distance is 99 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Wareham without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 23m and costs £40 - £80.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Barnstaple to Wareham, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Wareham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Wareham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Wareham is to bus which takes 8h 13m and costs £21 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Wareham, England?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Red Lion via County Hall, Taunton Town Centre Stop I, Trinity Square, Bus Station, and Kings Statue in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnstaple to Wareham via Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary, and Upwey in around 5h 58m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Bus from Rail Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
Bus from Bus Station to Kings Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
Bus from Kings Statue to Red Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
Bus from Rail Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
Bus from Bus Station to Kings Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstaple to Wareham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.
Barnstaple to Wareham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Wareham is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Barnstaple to Wareham.
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