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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 14h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from St Mary's Church and arriving at Bus Station via Blackhall Road, Bus Station, Underpass, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Barnstaple via Oxenholme Lake District, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Windermere to Barnstaple?

The distance between Windermere and Barnstaple is 358 miles. The road distance is 328.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Barnstaple without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 9h and costs £85 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 9h to get from Windermere to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Barnstaple bus from?

Windermere to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Underpass station.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Barnstaple train from?

Windermere to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Windermere to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Windermere to Barnstaple is to train via Birmingham which takes 9h and costs £85 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 14h 15m.

Where does the Windermere to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Windermere to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Windermere to Barnstaple train arrive?

Windermere to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Barnstaple is 329 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Windermere to Barnstaple.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
9h
£86–268
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Underpass to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
14h 15m
£49–121
Drive 326.9 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Barnstaple326.9 mi
5h 19m
£80–115
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
7h 21m
£107–328
Train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
11h 26m
£118–253

Windermere to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 356.2 mi
Duration: 9h

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Barnstaple via Oxenholme Lake District, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 9h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Mary's Church to Bus Station via Blackhall Road, Bus Station, Underpass, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 14h 15m.

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