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

The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Worcester to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Worcester and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Worcester to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Cathedral and arriving at Bus Station via Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn and Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Worcester and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Worcester Shrub Hill and arriving at Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Worcester to Barnstaple?

The distance between Worcester and Barnstaple is 182 miles. The road distance is 151.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Worcester to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Worcester to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Worcester to Barnstaple bus from?

Worcester to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Worcester to Barnstaple train from?

Worcester to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Worcester Shrub Hill station.

Train or bus from Worcester to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Worcester to Barnstaple is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Worcester to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Worcester to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Worcester to Barnstaple train arrive?

Worcester to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Worcester to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Worcester to Barnstaple is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Worcester to Barnstaple.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Worcester to Barnstaple?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
4h 49m
£78–158
Drive 150.5 mi
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1. Drive from Worcester to Barnstaplecar 150.5 mi
2h 33m
£37–54
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Bristol Parkwaytrain Worcester Foregate Street - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
6h 15m
£48–101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Bus Stationbus 105
7h 47m
£37–82

Worcester to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 181.4 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £25–65 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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