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How to get fromWinchester to Barnstapleby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Winchester to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Reading

    best
    1. Take the train from Winchester to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    4h 37m
    £96–181

  2. Drive 135.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Winchester to Barnstaplecar car 135.7 mi
    2h 41m
    £33–48

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Catherines P&R to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    8h 13m
    £47–118

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Andover to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    5h 50m
    £60–138

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Chandlers Ford to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 31m
    £67–152

Winchester to Barnstaple by train

Calendar111Weekly Trains
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Winchester to Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate to Bus Station via St Catherines P&R and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 13m.

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