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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Cornwall is to bus and line 84 bus and line 178 bus which costs £9 - £15 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Cornwall is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Car Park via Church, Westgate Street and Asda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Cornwall?

The distance between Barnstaple and Cornwall is 127 miles. The road distance is 66.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Cornwall without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Barnstaple to Cornwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Cornwall bus from?

Barnstaple to Cornwall bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Cornwall train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Cornwall?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Cornwall is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 84 bus and line 178 bus, which costs £9 - £15 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Cornwall bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Cornwall bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Church station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Cornwall train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Cornwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Cornwall is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Barnstaple to Cornwall.

Where can I stay near Cornwall?

There are 4340+ hotels available in Cornwall.

Barnstaple to Cornwall - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 84 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Cornwall 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 Bodmin Parkwaytrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
4h 56m
£56–106
Bus, line 84 bus, line 178 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Churchbus 85
2. Take the bus from Church to Westgate Streetbus 84 / ...
3. Take the bus from Westgate Street to Callywith College Car Parkbus 178 / ...
4. Take the bus from Asda to Car Parkbus 26 / ...
5h 40m
£9–15
Drive 66.5 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Cornwallcar 66.5 mi
1h 28m
£17–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Northgate Greenbus 319
2. Take the bus from The Strand to Bus Stationbus 95
7h 46m
£15–16

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Distance: 126.4 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Roundabout via Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Car Park via Church, Westgate Street, Callywith College Car Park, and Asda in around 5h 40m.

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