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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

    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 56m
    £143–244

  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 105
    9h 46m
    £33–54

  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 56m
    £51–75

  4. Drive  200.8 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick to Woolacombecar car 200.8 mi
    4h 24m
    £50–73

  5. Fly to Exeter, 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
    7h 30m
    £108–244

  6. 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 105
    9h 46m
    £39–67

  7. Fly to Cardiff Airport, drive

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LGW - CWL
    2. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Woolacombecar car
    6h 44m
    £85–186

Gatwick to Woolacombe by bus

Calendar32Weekly Buses
Duration8h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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 56m. 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 56m.

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