What is the cheapest way to get from Castle Cary to Barnstaple?

The cheapest way to get from Castle Cary to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £17 - £40 and takes 5h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castle Cary to Barnstaple?

The fastest way to get from Castle Cary to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Cary and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Cary station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Bus Station via Crispin Hall and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Castle Cary and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Castle Cary to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Castle Cary to Barnstaple?

The distance between Castle Cary and Barnstaple is 97 miles. The road distance is 77.9 miles.

How do I travel from Castle Cary to Barnstaple without a car?

The best way to get from Castle Cary to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £40 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Castle Cary to Barnstaple?

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Castle Cary to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castle Cary to Barnstaple bus from?

Castle Cary to Barnstaple bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Crispin Hall station.

Where do I catch the Castle Cary to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Castle Cary to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Castle Cary to Barnstaple is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £40 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Castle Cary to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Castle Cary to Barnstaple bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Castle Cary to Barnstaple train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Castle Cary to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Cary to Barnstaple is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Castle Cary to Barnstaple.

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There are 3 ways to get from Castle Cary to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
2h 37m
£43–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Bus Stationbus 375
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
5h 3m
£18–39
Drive 77.4 mi
1. Drive from Castle Cary to Barnstaplecar 77.4 mi
1h 44m
£19–28

Castle Cary to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 96.9 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Castle Cary, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Castle Cary to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Bus Station via Crispin Hall and Bus Station in around 5h 3m.

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