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

The cheapest way to get from Padstow to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £11 - £14 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Padstow to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Padstow and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Padstow to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, The Strand and Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Padstow to Barnstaple?

The distance between Padstow and Barnstaple is 139 miles. The road distance is 68.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Padstow to Barnstaple without a car is to line 57 bus and train which takes 5h 21m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Padstow to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Padstow to Barnstaple bus from?

Padstow to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Padstow to Barnstaple bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Padstow to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Padstow to Barnstaple is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Padstow to Barnstaple.

Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2375+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

Padstow to Barnstaple - 3 ways to travel via train, line 57 bus, bus, and car

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

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Line 57 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from School Hill to Bodmin Parkway Stationbus 57
2. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 21m
£55–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Strandbus 95
2. Take the bus from Library to Bus Stationbus 85 / ...
6h 51m
£11–14
Drive 67.8 mi
1. Drive from Padstow to Barnstaplecar 67.8 mi
1h 28m
£17–24

Padstow to Barnstaple by bus and train

116Weekly Services

5h 21mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 138.1 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a bus from New Street to Bus Station via Bus Station, The Strand, and Library in around 6h 51m.

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