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

The cheapest way to get from Newquay to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £10 - £15 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newquay to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Newquay and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Newquay to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Great Western Hotel and arriving at Bus Station via Trelawney Parc, The Strand and Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Newquay and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Newquay to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Newquay and arriving at Barnstaple via Par and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Newquay to Barnstaple?

The distance between Newquay and Barnstaple is 146 miles. The road distance is 76.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newquay to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Newquay to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newquay to Barnstaple bus from?

Newquay to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, depart from Trelawney Parc station.

Where do I catch the Newquay to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Newquay to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Newquay to Barnstaple is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £15 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Newquay to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Newquay to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, arrive at The Strand station.

Where does the Newquay to Barnstaple train arrive?

Newquay to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Par station.

Can I drive from Newquay to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Newquay to Barnstaple is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Newquay to Barnstaple.

How do I get a train ticket from Newquay to Barnstaple?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newquay to Partrain
2. Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 11m
£61–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trelawney Parc to The Strandbus 95
2. Take the bus from Library to Bus Stationbus 85 / ...
7h 21m
£10–14
Drive 75.8 mi
1. Drive from Newquay to Barnstaplecar 75.8 mi
1h 38m
£19–27

Newquay to Barnstaple by train

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5h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 144.7 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Newquay to Barnstaple via Par and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Hotel to Bus Station via Trelawney Parc, The Strand, and Library in around 7h 21m.

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