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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Salisbury is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Salisbury is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Salisbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Salisbury. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Blue Boar Row via Castle Way, Merry Monk and Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Salisbury?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Salisbury. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Salisbury via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Salisbury?

The distance between Barnstaple and Salisbury is 128 miles. The road distance is 111.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Salisbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Barnstaple to Salisbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Salisbury bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Salisbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Salisbury?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Salisbury is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Salisbury bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Salisbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Salisbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Salisbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Salisbury is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Barnstaple to Salisbury.

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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 Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
3h 35m
£53–118
Drive 110.8 mi
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1. Drive from Barnstaple to Salisburycar 110.8 mi
2h 20m
£27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 502 / ...
2. Take the bus from Merry Monk to Librarybus Sf3
6h 16m

Barnstaple to Salisbury by train

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3h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 127.2 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Salisbury via Exeter St Davids in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Blue Boar Row via County Hall, Castle Way, Merry Monk, and Library in around 6h 16m.

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