There are 3 ways to get from Ringwood to Barnstaple by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 33m£49–103Drive 115.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ringwood to Barnstaplecar 115.3 mi
2h 31m£29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
7h 25m£43–71
Ringwood to Barnstaple by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ringwood to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Ringwood to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ringwood to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Meeting House Lane and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Ringwood and Barnstaple is 146 miles. The road distance is 116 miles.
The best way to get from Ringwood to Barnstaple without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 33m and costs £45 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Ringwood to Barnstaple, including transfers.
Ringwood to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Meeting House Lane station.
Ringwood to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ringwood to Barnstaple is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Ringwood to Barnstaple.
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What companies run services between Ringwood, England and Barnstaple, England?
You can take a bus from Meeting House Lane to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 25m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- [email protected]
- Website
- More Bus
Bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SA
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- More Bus
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