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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Taunton is to bus which costs £9 - £24 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Taunton is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Taunton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at County Hall. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Taunton via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Taunton?

The distance between Barnstaple and Taunton is 52 miles. The road distance is 49.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Taunton without a car is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs £9 - £24.

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

The bus from Bus Station to County Hall takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Taunton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Taunton train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Taunton?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Taunton is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs £9 - £24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 1h 43m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Taunton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnstaple to Taunton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Taunton is 49 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Barnstaple to Taunton.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnstaple to Taunton?

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There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Taunton by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 502 / ...
1h 40m
£9–24
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
1h 43m
£31–59
Drive 49 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Tauntoncar 49 mi
57 min
£12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barnstaple to Tauntontaxi 49 mi
57 min
£100–130

Barnstaple to Taunton by bus

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Distance: 51.8 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

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

National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to County Hall every 4 hours. Tickets cost £9–24 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnstaple to Taunton via Exeter St Davids in around 1h 43m.

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