What is the cheapest way to get from Blandford Forum to Barnstaple?

The cheapest way to get from Blandford Forum to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blandford Forum to Barnstaple?

The fastest way to get from Blandford Forum to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Blandford Forum and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Blandford Forum to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Eagle House Surgery and arriving at Bus Station via Car Park, Bus Station, White Hart, Castle Way and Post Office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Blandford Forum and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Blandford Forum to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Blandford Forum to Barnstaple?

The distance between Blandford Forum and Barnstaple is 122 miles. The road distance is 100.9 miles.

How do I travel from Blandford Forum to Barnstaple without a car?

The best way to get from Blandford Forum to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £90 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Blandford Forum to Barnstaple?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Blandford Forum to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blandford Forum to Barnstaple bus from?

Blandford Forum to Barnstaple bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Blandford Forum to Barnstaple train from?

Blandford Forum to Barnstaple train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.

Train or bus from Blandford Forum to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Blandford Forum to Barnstaple is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus and line 54 bus, which costs and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Blandford Forum to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Blandford Forum to Barnstaple bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Blandford Forum to Barnstaple train arrive?

Blandford Forum to Barnstaple train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Blandford Forum to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Blandford Forum to Barnstaple is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Blandford Forum to Barnstaple.

Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2394+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

Blandford Forum to Barnstaple - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Blandford Forum to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
3h 42m
£90–154
Drive 100.3 mi
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1. Drive from Blandford Forum to Barnstaplecar 100.3 mi
2h 4m
£25–36
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus X51
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 17m
Train via Car Park
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
6h 2m
£47–105
Bus, line 54 bus
1. Take the bus from Car Park to Bus Stationbus Cr4
2. Take the bus from White Hart to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 54
3. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
6h 55m

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Distance: 121.7 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Blandford Forum, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a vehicle from Blandford Forum to Barnstaple via Gillingham (Dorset) and Exeter St Davids in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eagle House Surgery to Bus Station via Car Park, Bus Station, White Hart, Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, and Post Office in around 6h 55m.

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