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

The cheapest way to get from Taunton to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £9 - £24 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taunton to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Taunton and Barnstaple?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from County Hall and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Taunton and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Taunton to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Taunton to Barnstaple?

The distance between Taunton and Barnstaple is 52 miles. The road distance is 49.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Taunton to Barnstaple without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs £9 - £24.

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

The bus from County Hall to Bus Station takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Taunton to Barnstaple bus from?

Taunton to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.

Where do I catch the Taunton to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Taunton to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Taunton to Barnstaple is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs £9 - £24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 2h 18m.

Where does the Taunton to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Taunton to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Taunton to Barnstaple train arrive?

Taunton to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Taunton to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Taunton to Barnstaple is 50 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Taunton to Barnstaple.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Taunton to Barnstaple by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from County Hall to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
1h 30m
£9–24
Train
1. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
2h 18m
£31–61
Drive 49.3 mi
1. Drive from Taunton to Barnstaplecar 49.3 mi
58 min
£12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Taunton to Barnstapletaxi 49.3 mi
58 min
£100–130

Taunton to Barnstaple by bus

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Distance: 52 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

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

National Express operates a bus from County Hall to Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £9–24 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Taunton to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 2h 18m.

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