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How to get fromBournemouth to Barnstapleby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Reading

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    5h 25m
    £104–187

  2. Drive  110.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Barnstaplecar car 110.4 mi
    2h 31m
    £28–40

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    7h 40m
    £43–74

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    6h 25m
    £52–105

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain train
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus X51
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 29m
    £40–79

Bournemouth to Barnstaple by train

Calendar94Weekly Trains
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 40m.

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