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

The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paignton to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Paignton and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Paignton to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Great Western Road and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Paignton and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Paignton to Barnstaple?

The distance between Paignton and Barnstaple is 67 miles. The road distance is 58 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paignton to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £16 - £26.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Paignton to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Barnstaple bus from?

Paignton to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Great Western Road station.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Paignton to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Paignton to Barnstaple is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £16 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £40 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Paignton to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Paignton to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Paignton to Barnstaple train arrive?

Paignton to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Paignton to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Paignton to Barnstaple is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Paignton to Barnstaple.

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

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Paignton to Barnstaple - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Paignton to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain Paignton - Exmouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
2h 44m
£17–26
Drive 57.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Paignton to Barnstaplecar 57.6 mi
1h 25m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 55 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
4h 4m
£29–39

Paignton to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 66.8 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Bus Station via Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 4m.

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