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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Barnstaple via Upwey, Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Poole to Barnstaple?

The distance between Poole and Barnstaple is 161 miles. The road distance is 106.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £70 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Poole to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Barnstaple bus from?

Poole to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Barnstaple train from?

Poole to Barnstaple train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Poole to Barnstaple is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £70 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Poole to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Poole to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Barnstaple train arrive?

Poole to Barnstaple train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.

Can I drive from Poole to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Barnstaple is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Poole to Barnstaple.

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

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Upwey
2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Cary
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
6h 28m
£73–98
Drive 106.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Barnstaple106.1 mi
2h 20m
£27–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk061
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station502
8h 30m
£46–109
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouth
2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus StationX53
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail StationX53 / ...
4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
6h 52m

Poole to Barnstaple by train

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6h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 159.9 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Barnstaple via Upwey, Castle Cary, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 30m.

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