What is the cheapest way to get from Castle Cary to Barnstaple?

The cheapest way to get from Castle Cary to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castle Cary to Barnstaple?

The fastest way to get from Castle Cary to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Cary and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Cary to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Horse Pond Inn and arriving at Bus Station via Crispin Hall and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Castle Cary and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Castle Cary to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Castle Cary to Barnstaple?

The distance between Castle Cary and Barnstaple is 97 miles. The road distance is 77.9 miles.

How do I travel from Castle Cary to Barnstaple without a car?

The best way to get from Castle Cary to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £43 - £46.

How long does it take to get from Castle Cary to Barnstaple?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Castle Cary to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castle Cary to Barnstaple bus from?

Castle Cary to Barnstaple bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from Horse Pond Inn station.

Where do I catch the Castle Cary to Barnstaple train from?

Castle Cary to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Castle Cary station.

Train or bus from Castle Cary to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Castle Cary to Barnstaple is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £43 - £46. Alternatively, you can line 667 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Castle Cary to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Castle Cary to Barnstaple bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Crispin Hall station.

Where does the Castle Cary to Barnstaple train arrive?

Castle Cary to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Castle Cary to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Cary to Barnstaple is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Castle Cary to Barnstaple.

How do I get a train ticket from Castle Cary to Barnstaple?

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Castle Cary to Barnstaple - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Castle Cary to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St DavidsLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapleExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
2h 50m
£44–46
Drive 77.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Castle Cary to Barnstaple77.4 mi
1h 43m
£19–28
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to TauntonLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
2. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Station502
3h 1m
£31–40
Line 667 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Horse Pond Inn to Crispin Hall667
2. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Bus Station375
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
5h 17m

Castle Cary to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 96.9 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Castle Cary, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Castle Cary to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horse Pond Inn to Bus Station via Crispin Hall and Bus Station in around 5h 17m.

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