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How to get fromBarnstaple to Warehamby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus via Exeter

    best
    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 / ...
    5h 38m
    £43–86

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Wareham Stationbus bus X54 / ...
    7h 18m
    £21–41

  3. Train

    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
    5h 50m
    £66–140

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Axminstertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Wareham Stationbus bus X54 / ...
    5h 53m
    £38–67

  5. Drive 98.5 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Warehamcar car 98.5 mi
    2h 16m
    £24–35

Barnstaple to Wareham by train, bus, and foot

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 125 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Wareham via Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary, and Upwey in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Wareham Station via County Hall, Taunton Town Centre Stop I, Trinity Square, Bus Station, and Kings Statue in around 7h 18m.

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