There are 3 ways to get from Plymouth to Instow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
3h 24m£40–70Line 1 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Royal Parade to Bus Stationbus 1
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Librarybus 84
- Take the bus from Library to Bideford Quaybus 85 / ...
5h 13m£10–14Drive 57.6 mi
- Drive from Plymouth to Instowcar 57.6 mi
1h 28m£15–21
Plymouth to Instow by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Instow is to line 1 bus and bus which costs £9 - £15 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Instow is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth to Instow. However, there are services departing from Royal Parade and arriving at Kiln Close Lane via Bus Station, Library and Bideford Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Instow. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Plymouth and Instow is 97 miles. The road distance is 57.9 miles.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Instow without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £35 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Plymouth to Instow, including transfers.
Plymouth to Instow bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Royal Parade station.
Plymouth to Instow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Instow is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs £9 - £15 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Instow, England?
You can take a train from Plymouth to Down Road via Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Parade to Kiln Close Lane via Bus Station, Library, and Bideford Quay in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Royal Parade to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Bus Station to Library
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Library to Bideford Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Phone
- 01363 82200
- Website
- MD Coaches
Bus from Library to Bideford Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- MD Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Plymouth to Instow bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Bus Station.
Plymouth to Instow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Instow is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Plymouth to Instow.
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