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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Barnstaple?

The distance between Wakefield and Barnstaple is 310 miles. The road distance is 279 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £120 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Wakefield to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Barnstaple bus from?

Wakefield to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Barnstaple train from?

Wakefield to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Train or bus from Wakefield to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Barnstaple is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £120 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h 26m.

Where does the Wakefield to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Wakefield to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Wakefield to Barnstaple train arrive?

Wakefield to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Barnstaple is 279 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Wakefield to Barnstaple.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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Wakefield to Barnstaple - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
6h 12m
£123–353
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
10h 26m
£35–71
Drive 277.4 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Barnstaplecar 277.4 mi
4h 44m
£68–98
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h
£94–301
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
10h 19m
£109–230

Wakefield to Barnstaple by train

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6h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 308 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station in around 10h 26m.

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