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How to get fromNew Forest to Barnstapleby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from New Forest to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bedwyn to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    3h 37m
    £92–146

  2. Bus, line 231 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Thomas Mores Church to Fleming Waybus bus X5
    2. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Bus Stationbus bus 55
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 231 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X39 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    9h 18m
    £25–39

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    6h 17m
    £34–58

  4. Drive  126.6 mi

    1. Drive from New Forest to Barnstaplecar car 126.6 mi
    2h 52m
    £32–46

  5. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    4h 49m
    £66–127

New Forest to Barnstaple by bus, train, and foot

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between New Forest, Wiltshire, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a vehicle from New Forest to Barnstaple via Bedwyn and Exeter St Davids in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Thomas Mores Church to Bus Station via Fleming Way, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 18m.

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