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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Wellington is to bus which costs £8 - £21 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Wellington is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Wellington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Post Office. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Wellington?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Wellington. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Taunton via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Wellington?

The distance between Barnstaple and Wellington is 46 miles. The road distance is 43.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Wellington without a car is to bus which takes 1h 20m and costs £8 - £21.

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

The bus from Bus Station to Post Office takes 1h 20m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Wellington bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Wellington train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Wellington?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Wellington is to bus which takes 1h 20m and costs £8 - £21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 2h 18m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Wellington bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Wellington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Post Office station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Wellington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Wellington?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Wellington is 43 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Barnstaple to Wellington.

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

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Post Officebus 502 / ...
1h 20m
£8–21
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 / ...
2h 18m
£33–62
Drive 43.1 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Wellingtoncar 43.1 mi
50 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barnstaple to Wellingtontaxi 43.1 mi
50 min
£90–110

Barnstaple to Wellington by train and bus

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2h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 45.5 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Wellington, Somerset, England?

National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Post Office every 4 hours. Tickets cost £8–21 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnstaple to Post Office via Exeter St Davids, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Castle Way in around 2h 18m.

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