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How to get fromMinehead to Barnstapleby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Minehead to Barnstaple by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 28 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bancks Street to Hither Meadbus bus 28
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    4h 6m
    £34–61

  2. Drive  35.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minehead to Barnstaplecar car 35.5 mi
    54 min
    £9–13

  3. Bus, line 398 bus, line 155 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bancks Street to Brushfordbus bus 198
    2. Take the bus from Brushford to Bus Stationbus bus 398
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to King Streetbus bus 502 / ...
    4. Take the bus from King Street to Imperial Hotelbus bus 155
    5h 13m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Minehead to Barnstapletaxi taxi 35.5 mi
    54 min
    £150–190

  5. Line 28 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bancks Street to Hither Meadbus bus 28
    2. Take the bus from Castle Way to Bus Stationbus bus X22
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    5h 21m
    £11–19

Minehead to Barnstaple by bus and train

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 96.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Bancks Street to Imperial Hotel via Brushford, Bus Station, and King Street in around 5h 13m.

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