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How to get fromGatwick to Woolacombeby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Gatwick to Woolacombe by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Reading

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport 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 57m
    £125–230

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    9h 41m
    £34–73

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    8h 46m
    £40–100

  4. Drive 200.8 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick to Woolacombecar car 200.8 mi
    4h 24m
    £49–71

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 32m
    £109–249

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter Central to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    9h 3m
    £96–224

  7. Bus via Bristol #2

    1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 200 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    9h 51m
    £44–111

Gatwick to Woolacombe by bus and train

Calendar89Weekly Services
Duration9h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Woolacombe, England?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Woolacombe via Reading, Exeter St Davids, and Barnstaple in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Sands via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and St James' Place Gardens in around 8h 46m.

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