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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 27m.

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 27m 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 Roundabout and arriving at Bus Station via Callywith College Car Park, Westgate Street and Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Barnstaple?

The distance between Cornwall and Barnstaple is 127 miles. The road distance is 67.5 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 36m and costs £26 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m 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 Plymouth Citybus, depart from Roundabout station.

Train or bus from Cornwall to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Barnstaple is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £26 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 85 bus, which costs and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Cornwall to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Cornwall to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Plymouth Citybus, arrive at Asda station.

Can I drive from Cornwall to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Barnstaple is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Cornwall to Barnstaple.

Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2039+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

Cornwall to Barnstaple - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 85 bus, and car

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 Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St DavidsPenzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapleExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
4h 36m
£26–112
Drive 67.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cornwall to Barnstaple67.1 mi
1h 27m
£17–24
Bus, line 85 bus
1. Take the bus from Roundabout to Asda26
2. Take the bus from Callywith College Car Park to Westgate Street177 / ...
3. Take the bus from Westgate Street to Library85 / ...
4. Take the bus from Library to Bus Station646
5h 40m

Cornwall to Barnstaple by bus and train

118Weekly Services

4h 36mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 126.2 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Roundabout to Barnstaple via Bodmin Parkway Station, Bodmin Parkway, and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to Bus Station via Asda, Callywith College Car Park, Westgate Street, and Library in around 5h 40m.

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