There are 4 ways to get from Woolacombe to Polzeath by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rail Station to Churchbus 85
- Take the bus from The Strand to Beachbus 95
7h 25m£11–14Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
7h 36m£54–99Drive 71.7 mi
- Drive from Woolacombe to Polzeathcar 71.7 mi
1h 44m£19–27Bus via Shebbear
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Fieldsbus 646
- Take the bus from The Strand to Beachbus 95
9h 12m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Woolacombe to Polzeath is to bus which costs £10 - £15 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Woolacombe to Polzeath is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct bus from Woolacombe to Polzeath. However, there are services departing from Sands and arriving at Beach via Rail Station, Library and The Strand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Woolacombe to Polzeath. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Woolacombe and Polzeath is 99 miles. The road distance is 72.2 miles.
The best way to get from Woolacombe to Polzeath without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs £10 - £15.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Woolacombe to Polzeath, including transfers.
Woolacombe to Polzeath bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Rail Station.
Woolacombe to Polzeath train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Woolacombe to Polzeath is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs £10 - £15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Woolacombe, England and Polzeath, England?
You can take a bus from Sands to Beach via Rail Station, Library, and The Strand in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sands to Beach via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, Bodmin Parkway Station, The Shire House Mount Folly, and Dennison Road Car Park in around 7h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Rail Station to Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Phone
- 0808 196 2632
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
Bus from The Strand to Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
- Single
- £3
Bus from The Strand to Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
- Single
- £3
- Phone
- 01363 82200
- Website
- MD Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Station Fields
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- MD Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Woolacombe to Polzeath bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Church station.
Woolacombe to Polzeath train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Woolacombe to Polzeath is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Woolacombe to Polzeath.
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