What is the cheapest way to get from Wimborne Minster to Barnstaple?

The cheapest way to get from Wimborne Minster to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wimborne Minster to Barnstaple?

The fastest way to get from Wimborne Minster to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Wimborne Minster and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Wimborne Minster to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Bus Station via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Wimborne Minster and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Wimborne Minster to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Barnstaple via Upwey, Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Wimborne Minster to Barnstaple?

The distance between Wimborne Minster and Barnstaple is 170 miles. The road distance is 105.8 miles.

How do I travel from Wimborne Minster to Barnstaple without a car?

The best way to get from Wimborne Minster to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs £70 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Wimborne Minster to Barnstaple?

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Wimborne Minster to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wimborne Minster to Barnstaple bus from?

Wimborne Minster to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Wimborne Minster to Barnstaple train from?

Wimborne Minster to Barnstaple train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Wimborne Minster to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Wimborne Minster to Barnstaple is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Wimborne Minster to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Wimborne Minster to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Wimborne Minster to Barnstaple train arrive?

Wimborne Minster to Barnstaple train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.

Can I drive from Wimborne Minster to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Wimborne Minster to Barnstaple is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Wimborne Minster to Barnstaple.

Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2397+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

Wimborne Minster to Barnstaple - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Wimborne Minster to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain
2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 38m
£72–148
Drive 105.2 mi
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1. Drive from Wimborne Minster to Barnstaplecar 105.2 mi
2h 19m
£26–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 41m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
8h 55m
£55–138

Wimborne Minster to Barnstaple by bus, foot, and train

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7h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 169.1 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a bus from The Quarter Jack Surgery to Barnstaple via Police Station, Poole, Upwey, Castle Cary, and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Bus Station via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 55m.

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