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How to get fromPoole to Barnstapleby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus bus X53
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 13m

  2. Drive 106.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poole to Barnstaplecar car 106.1 mi
    2h 21m
    £26–38

  3. Bus, line 376 bus

    1. Take the bus from Poole station to Crown Hotelbus bus X8
    2. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to Car Parkbus bus Cr4
    3. Take the bus from Car Park to Bus Stationbus bus Cr4
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Crispin Hallbus bus 376
    5. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Bus Stationbus bus 375
    6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    8h 16m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain train
    2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 18m
    £70–144

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    8h 20m
    £54–135

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Poole station to Bus Station via Crown Hotel, Car Park, Bus Station, Crispin Hall, and Bus Station in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poole to Barnstaple via Upwey, Castle Cary, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 18m.

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