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How to get fromIsle of Wight to Barnstapleby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Isle of Wight to Barnstaple by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 12m
    £92–174

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to London Victoriabus bus Vc4
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    11h 36m
    £78–162

  3. Ferry, fly, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane SOU - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 16m
    £118–437

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Albion Place to Endless Streetbus bus X7 / ...
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 10m

  5. Line 3 bus, ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Blackwater Mill to Transport Interchangebus bus 3 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to The Mallsbus bus Vc5
    4. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    10h 8m
    £101–208

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 183.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Isle of Wight, England and Barnstaple, England?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Wight to Barnstaple. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Co-op, walk to Red Jet Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Red Jet Terminal, take the bus to Central Station, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to Westbury (Wilts), take the train to Exeter St Davids, then take the train to Barnstaple. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Transport Interchange, Ryde Hoverport, Southsea Hoverport, Clarence Pier, and London Victoria in around 11h 36m.

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