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

The cheapest way to get from Newquay to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £9 - £11 and takes 7h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newquay to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Newquay and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Newquay station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Newquay Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Newquay and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Newquay to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Newquay and arriving at Barnstaple via Par and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Newquay to Barnstaple?

The distance between Newquay and Barnstaple is 146 miles. The road distance is 76.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newquay to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Newquay to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newquay to Barnstaple bus from?

Newquay to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newquay Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Newquay to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Newquay to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Newquay to Barnstaple is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Exeter, which costs £28 - £60 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Newquay to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Newquay to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Newquay to Barnstaple train arrive?

Newquay to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Par station.

Can I drive from Newquay to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Newquay to Barnstaple is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Newquay to Barnstaple.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Newquay to Barnstaple?

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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Newquay to Barnstaple - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Newquay to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newquay to Par
2. Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
5h 4m
£60–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trelawney Parc to The Strand95
2. Take the bus from Northgate Green to Bus Station319
7h 44m
£9–11
Bus via Exeter
1. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Bampfylde StreetUkn49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
5h 21m
£28–60
Drive 76.4 mi
1. Drive from Newquay to Barnstaple76.4 mi
1h 36m
£19–27

Newquay to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 144.7 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Newquay to Barnstaple via Par and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newquay Bus Station to Bus Station via Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 21m.

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