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How to get fromPlymouth to Instowby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Plymouth to Instow by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    3h 24m
    £40–70
  2. Line 1 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Royal Parade to Bus Stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Librarybus bus 84
    3. Take the bus from Library to Bideford Quaybus bus 85 / ...
    5h 13m
    £10–14
  3. Drive  57.6 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Instowcar car 57.6 mi
    1h 28m
    £15–21

Plymouth to Instow by train and bus

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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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.

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