What is the cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Cheddar Gorge?

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Cheddar Gorge is to bus which costs £16 - £40 and takes 5h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Cheddar Gorge?

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Cheddar Gorge is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Cheddar Gorge?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Cheddar Gorge. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Tweentown via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Cheddar Gorge?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Cheddar Gorge. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Weston-super-Mare via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Cheddar Gorge?

The distance between Barnstaple and Cheddar Gorge is 110 miles. The road distance is 77.4 miles.

How do I travel from Barnstaple to Cheddar Gorge without a car?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Cheddar Gorge without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £70 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Barnstaple to Cheddar Gorge?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Barnstaple to Cheddar Gorge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Cheddar Gorge bus from?

Barnstaple to Cheddar Gorge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Cheddar Gorge train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Cheddar Gorge?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Cheddar Gorge is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 66 bus, which costs and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Cheddar Gorge bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnstaple to Cheddar Gorge train arrive?

Barnstaple to Cheddar Gorge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Cheddar Gorge?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Cheddar Gorge is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Barnstaple to Cheddar Gorge.

Where can I stay near Cheddar Gorge?

There are 1878+ hotels available in Cheddar Gorge.

Barnstaple to Cheddar Gorge - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 66 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Weston-super-Maretrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 14m
£72–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 375
5h 34m
£16–36
Bus, line 66 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tweentownbus 66
4h 18m
Drive 77 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Cheddar Gorgecar 77 mi
1h 27m
£19–27

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Distance: 109.1 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Cheddar Gorge, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Cheddar Gorge via Exeter St Davids and Weston-super-Mare in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cheddar Gorge via Bus Station and Tweentown in around 4h 18m.

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