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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 train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. 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 train costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Barnstaple:
A bus is $0.32 (€0.26) 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 34m.
Travel optionsfrom Exeter to Barnstaple
How to get from Exeter to Barnstaple by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Exeter to Barnstaple is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C332238:25 AM1h06Exeter St Davids (EXD)9:31 AMBarnstaple station (BNP)$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- C332238:25 AM1h06Exeter St Davids (EXD)9:31 AMBarnstaple station (BNP)$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C332238:25 AM1h06Exeter St Davids (EXD)9:31 AMBarnstaple station (BNP)$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Y415151:19 PM1h07Exeter St Davids (EXD)2:26 PMBarnstaple station (BNP)$121One-way0 transfers
- C3322510:18 AM1h10Exeter St Davids (EXD)11:28 AMBarnstaple station (BNP)$121One-way0 transfers
- Y4150711:19 AM1h10Exeter St Davids (EXD)12:29 PMBarnstaple station (BNP)$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Barnstaple:
A bus is $0.32 (€0.26) 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 34m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Barnstaple station (BNP).
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Barnstaple by train.
- 10 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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