There are 4 ways to get from Witney to Barnstaple by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Market Square to Fleming Waybus 64
- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 18m£68–139Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Market Square to Royal Well Bus Stationbus X52
- Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Bus Stationbus 105
6h 56m£31–71Drive 154.5 mi
- Drive from Witney to Barnstaplecar 154.5 mi
2h 54m£38–54Train
- Take the train from Hanborough to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 44m£95–187
Witney to Barnstaple by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Witney to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Witney to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Witney to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Market Square and arriving at Bus Station via Promenade and Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Witney to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Hanborough and arriving at Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Witney and Barnstaple is 180 miles. The road distance is 155.4 miles.
The best way to get from Witney to Barnstaple without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 18m and costs £65 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Witney to Barnstaple, including transfers.
Witney to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Pulhams Coaches, depart from Market Square station.
Witney to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Hanborough station.
The best way to get from Witney to Barnstaple is to bus which takes 6h 56m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £190 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Witney, England and Barnstaple, England?
You can take a bus from Market Square to Bus Station via Royal Well Bus Station, Promenade, and Arle Court Transport Hub in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Square to Barnstaple via Hanborough Station, Hanborough, Reading, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Hanborough to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 1451 820369
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pulhams Coaches
Bus from Market Square to Fleming Way
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Pulhams Coaches
Bus from Market Square to Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Pulhams Coaches
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- Website
- Thames Travel
Bus from Market Square to Fleming Way
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Thames Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Witney to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Pulhams Coaches, arrive at Royal Well Bus Station.
Witney to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Witney to Barnstaple is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Witney to Barnstaple.
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