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How to get fromBarnstaple to Somersetby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Barnstaple to Somerset by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Verriersbus bus 502 / ...
    2h
    £9–16
  2. Train, line 21 bus

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Castle Way to Branchflower Farmbus bus 21A / ...
    2h 41m
    £31–58
  3. Drive  56.9 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Somersetcar car 56.9 mi
    1h 7m
    £14–21

Barnstaple to Somerset by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Somerset, England?

National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Verriers 3 times a day. Tickets cost £9–16 and the journey takes 2h.

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