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

The cheapest way to get from Dartmouth to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £12 - £26 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dartmouth to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Dartmouth and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Dartmouth to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Mayor's Avenue and arriving at Bus Station via Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Dartmouth and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Dartmouth to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Kingswear and arriving at Barnstaple via Paignton and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Dartmouth to Barnstaple?

The distance between Dartmouth and Barnstaple is 81 miles. The road distance is 69.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dartmouth to Barnstaple without a car is to line 7 bus and train which takes 3h 14m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Dartmouth to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dartmouth to Barnstaple bus from?

Dartmouth to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Dartmouth to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Dartmouth to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Dartmouth to Barnstaple is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs £12 - £26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £29 - £60 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Dartmouth to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Dartmouth to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Dartmouth to Barnstaple train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dartmouth to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Dartmouth to Barnstaple is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Dartmouth to Barnstaple.

Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2391+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

Dartmouth to Barnstaple - 4 ways to travel via train, line 7 bus, bus, and car

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

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Line 7 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Pottery Court to Station Roadbus 7
2. Take the train from Totnes to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
3h 14m
£32–62
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to Bus Stationbus 7
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
5h 19m
£13–25
Drive 69.4 mi
1. Drive from Dartmouth to Barnstaplecar 69.4 mi
1h 39m
£17–25
Train
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain Paignton - Exmouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
3h 26m
£30–58

Dartmouth to Barnstaple by bus and train

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3h 14mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 80.6 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Mayor's Avenue to Bus Station via Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kingswear to Barnstaple via Paignton and Exeter St Davids in around 3h 26m.

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