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

The cheapest way to get from Wool to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wool to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Wool and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Wool to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Primary School and arriving at Bus Station via Kings Statue, Bus Station, Trinity Square, Castle Way and Post Office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Wool and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Wool to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Wool and arriving at Barnstaple via Upwey, Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Wool to Barnstaple?

The distance between Wool and Barnstaple is 149 miles. The road distance is 95.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wool to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Wool to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wool to Barnstaple bus from?

Wool to Barnstaple bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Primary School station.

Where do I catch the Wool to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Wool to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Wool to Barnstaple is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Wool to Barnstaple bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wool to Barnstaple train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wool to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Wool to Barnstaple is 95 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Wool to Barnstaple.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Cary
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
5h 59m
£60–105
Drive 94.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wool to Barnstaple94.6 mi
2h 7m
£24–35
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Primary School to Kings StatueX54
2. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Bus StationX53 / ...
3. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
6h 16m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Primary School to Kings StatueX54
2. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Bus StationX53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity SquareX53 / ...
4. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Market House30
5. Take the bus from Castle Way to Post Office22 / ...
6. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Station502
7h 26m

Wool to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 147.9 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Wool to Barnstaple via Upwey, Castle Cary, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Primary School to Bus Station via Kings Statue, Bus Station, Trinity Square, Market House, Castle Way, and Post Office in around 7h 26m.

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