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

The cheapest way to get from Wareham to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wareham to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Wareham and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Wareham to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Bus Station via Kings Statue, Bus Station, Trinity Square, Castle Way and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Wareham and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Wareham to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Barnstaple via Upwey, Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Wareham to Barnstaple?

The distance between Wareham and Barnstaple is 154 miles. The road distance is 99.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wareham to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Wareham to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wareham to Barnstaple bus from?

Wareham to Barnstaple bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Post Office station.

Where do I catch the Wareham to Barnstaple train from?

Wareham to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Upwey station.

Train or bus from Wareham to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Wareham to Barnstaple is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 33m.

Where does the Wareham to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Wareham to Barnstaple bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Kings Statue station.

Where does the Wareham to Barnstaple train arrive?

Wareham to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Wareham to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Wareham to Barnstaple is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Wareham to Barnstaple.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 4m
£67–138
Drive 98.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wareham to Barnstaplecar 98.6 mi
2h 15m
£24–35
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Post Office to Kings Statuebus X54
2. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 37m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Post Office to Kings Statuebus X54
2. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus X53 / ...
4. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
5. Take the bus from Castle Way to Bus Stationbus X22
6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
8h 33m

Wareham to Barnstaple by train

58Weekly Trains

6h 4mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 152.9 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Wareham to Barnstaple via Upwey, Castle Cary, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Bus Station via Kings Statue, Bus Station, Trinity Square, Waterstones, Castle Way, and Bus Station in around 8h 33m.

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