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Compare train and bus for Exeter to Barnstaple
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Barnstaple among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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$12 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Exeter to Barnstaple by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Exeter to Barnstaple is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Barnstaple:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Barnstaple costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Barnstaple take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Barnstaple as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station).
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Barnstaple station (BNP).
- Travel with National Express to go to Barnstaple by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Barnstaple by train.
- 10 direct trains per day with first_great_western.
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