What is the cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Barnstaple?

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Barnstaple is to line 177 bus and bus which costs £10 - £15 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cornwall to Barnstaple?

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Shelter and arriving at Bus Station via Callywith College Car Park, Westgate Street and Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Barnstaple via Par and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Barnstaple?

The distance between Cornwall and Barnstaple is 129 miles. The road distance is 66.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cornwall to Barnstaple without a car?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £50 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Cornwall to Barnstaple?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Cornwall to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Barnstaple bus from?

Cornwall to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Callywith College Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Cornwall to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Barnstaple is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 177 bus and bus, which costs £10 - £15 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Cornwall to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Cornwall to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Westgate Street station.

Where does the Cornwall to Barnstaple train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cornwall to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Barnstaple is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Cornwall to Barnstaple.

How do I get a train ticket from Cornwall to Barnstaple?

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Cornwall to Barnstaple - 3 ways to travel via train, line 177 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cornwall to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
4h 26m
£54–113
Line 177 bus, bus
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1. Take the bus from Callywith College Car Park to Westgate Streetbus 177 / ...
2. Take the bus from Library to Bus Stationbus 85 / ...
5h 29m
£10–15
Drive 66.5 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Barnstaplecar 66.5 mi
1h 28m
£17–24

Cornwall to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 128.5 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Barnstaple via Par and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shelter to Bus Station via Callywith College Car Park, Westgate Street, and Library in around 5h 29m.

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