There are 4 ways to get from Woolacombe to Wales by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 17m£111–184Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 502 / ...
- Take the bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
7h 7m£21–37Drive 126.1 mi
- Drive from Woolacombe to Cardiffcar 126.1 mi
2h 53m£32–46Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 54m£64–123
Woolacombe to Wales by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Woolacombe to Wales is to bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Woolacombe to Wales is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Woolacombe to Wales. However, there are services departing from Sands and arriving at Sophia Gardens via St James' Place Gardens, Bus Station and County Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Woolacombe to Wales. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Cardiff Central via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Woolacombe and Wales is 165 miles. The road distance is 126.8 miles.
The best way to get from Woolacombe to Wales without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 17m and costs £110 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Woolacombe to Wales, including transfers.
Woolacombe to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Woolacombe to Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Woolacombe to Wales is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 17m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Woolacombe, England and Wales?
You can take a vehicle from Woolacombe to Cardiff Central via Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sands to Sophia Gardens via St James' Place Gardens, Bus Station, and County Hall in around 7h 7m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Woolacombe to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.
Woolacombe to Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Woolacombe to Wales is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Woolacombe to Wales.
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