There are 4 ways to get from Wales to Woolacombe by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
4h 26m£48–108Drive 126.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Woolacombecar 126.8 mi
2h 53m£32–45Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
6h 28m£33–59Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
6h 36m£52–79
Wales to Woolacombe by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Woolacombe is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Woolacombe is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Woolacombe. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Sands via Bus Station, Bus Station and St James' Place Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Wales and Woolacombe is 164 miles. The road distance is 127.5 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Woolacombe without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 26m and costs £45 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Wales to Woolacombe, including transfers.
Wales to Woolacombe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
The best way to get from Wales to Woolacombe is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 26m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 28m.
Wales to Woolacombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Woolacombe is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Wales to Woolacombe.
What companies run services between Wales and Woolacombe, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Woolacombe via Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, and Barnstaple in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Sands via Bus Station, Bus Station, and St James' Place Gardens in around 6h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–42
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £13–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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