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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

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain
    2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    6h 27m
    £73–95

  2. Drive 106.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poole to Barnstaplecar106.1 mi
    2h 20m
    £26–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationbusUk061
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus502
    8h
    £40–107

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
    2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus StationbusX53
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail StationbusX53 / ...
    4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
    5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    6h 39m

  5. Bus, line 376 bus

    1. Take the bus from Poole station to Crown HotelbusX8
    2. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to Car ParkbusCr4
    3. Take the bus from Car Park to Bus StationbusCr4
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Crispin Hallbus376
    5. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Bus Stationbus375
    6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus502
    8h 45m

Poole to Barnstaple by train

Calendar61Weekly Trains
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h.

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