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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Wareham is to bus which costs £21 - £45 and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Wareham is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Wareham?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Wareham station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Wareham Station via Taunton Town Centre Stop I, Trinity Square, Bus Station and Kings Statue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Wareham?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Wareham. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Wareham via Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Wareham?

The distance between Barnstaple and Wareham is 126 miles. The road distance is 99 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Wareham without a car is to train and bus via Exeter which takes 5h 39m and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Barnstaple to Wareham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Wareham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Wareham train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Wareham?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Wareham is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Wareham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnstaple to Wareham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Wareham?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Wareham is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Barnstaple to Wareham.

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Train, bus via Exeter
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
5h 39m
£41–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 502 / ...
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
3. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Wareham Stationbus X54 / ...
7h 28m
£21–41
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Axminstertrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Wareham Stationbus X54 / ...
5h 52m
£38–67
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
5h 54m
£63–135
Drive 98.5 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Warehamcar 98.5 mi
2h 16m
£25–35

Barnstaple to Wareham by train, bus, and foot

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5h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 125 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Wareham via Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary, and Upwey in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Wareham Station via County Hall, Taunton Town Centre Stop I, Trinity Square, Bus Station, and Kings Statue in around 7h 28m.

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