There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Polzeath by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
4h 1m£88–147Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Churchbus 85
- Take the bus from The Strand to Beachbus 95
5h 39m£8–11Drive 61.8 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Polzeathcar 61.8 mi
1h 22m£15–22Bus via Hartland
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Northgate Greenbus 319
- Take the bus from The Strand to Beachbus 95
6h 17m£9–10
Barnstaple to Polzeath by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Polzeath is to bus which costs £8 - £11 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Polzeath is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £15 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Polzeath. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Beach via Library and The Strand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Polzeath. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Polzeath is 135 miles. The road distance is 62.1 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Polzeath without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Barnstaple to Polzeath, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Polzeath bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Polzeath train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Polzeath is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £11 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Polzeath, England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Polzeath via Exeter St Davids and Bodmin Parkway in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Beach via Library and The Strand in around 5h 39m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Bus Station to Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Bus Station to Northgate Green
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Phone
- 01363 82200
- Website
- MD Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- MD Coaches
- Phone
- 0808 196 2632
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
Bus from The Strand to Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
- Single
- £3
Bus from The Strand to Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
- Single
- £3
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstaple to Polzeath bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Church station.
Barnstaple to Polzeath train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Polzeath is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Barnstaple to Polzeath.
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