There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Witney by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Oxfordtrain
4h 41m£92–179Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 105
- Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Market Squarebus X52
7h 8m£30–69Drive 154.4 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Witneycar 154.4 mi
2h 55m£38–54Train, bus
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindontrain
- Take the bus from Fleming Way to Market Squarebus 64
5h 24m£68–137
Barnstaple to Witney by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Witney is to bus which costs £29 - £70 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Witney is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Witney. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Market Square via Arle Court Transport Hub and Royal Well Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Witney. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Oxford via Exeter St Davids and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Witney is 216 miles. The road distance is 155.3 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Witney without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £90 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Barnstaple to Witney, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Witney bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Witney train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Witney is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Witney, England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to High Street via Exeter St Davids, Reading, Oxford, and Osney Island in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Market Square via Arle Court Transport Hub, Promenade, and Royal Well Bus Station in around 7h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1451 820369
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pulhams Coaches
Bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Market Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Pulhams Coaches
Bus from Fleming Way to Market Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Pulhams Coaches
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- Website
- Thames Travel
Bus from Fleming Way to Market Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Thames Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstaple to Witney bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Arle Court Transport Hub station.
Barnstaple to Witney train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Witney is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Barnstaple to Witney.
There are 1942+ hotels available in Witney.



























