How to Travel from

Barnstaple to Wells

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Barnstaple Wells

Cheapest

By car (131 km)

1 h 37 min

131 km.

from $7

Other

Rideshare

1 h 37 min

131 km.

from $4.98

Train

3 h 7 min

98 km.

from $175.17

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gwr.com/

Train from Barnstaple to Exeter

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$25.32–$63.29

Train from Exeter St Davids to Castle

Ave. Duration:

42 min

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$39.24–$88.60

Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol

Ave. Duration:

1h 29m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$50.63–$113.92

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Barnstaple Bus Station to Bridgwater

Ave. Duration:

1h 50m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$22.78–$32.91

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol

Ave. Duration:

56 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$58.23–$139.24

South Western Railway

Phone:

0345 6000 650

Website:

southwesternrailway.com/

Train from Exeter St Davids to Castle

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Once a week

Estimated price:

$36.71–$88.60

Bus operators

First Bristol, Bath & the West

Phone:

0345 646 0707

Website:

firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west

Bus from Bus Station to Bus

Ave. Duration:

1h 41m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Bus from Temple Meads Stn to Market

Ave. Duration:

56 min

Frequency:

Hourly

What is the cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Wells?

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Wells is to drive which costs $23.91 - $35.87 and takes 1h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Wells?

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Wells is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $23.91 - $35.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Wells?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Wells station. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Wells?

The distance between Barnstaple and Wells is 176 km. The road distance is 124.6 km.

How do I travel from Barnstaple to Wells without a car?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Wells without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $86.96 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Barnstaple to Wells?

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Barnstaple to Wells, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Wells bus from?

Barnstaple to Wells bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Barnstaple Bus Station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Wells?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Wells is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $86.96 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Wells bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Wells bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bridgwater station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Wells?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Wells is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Barnstaple to Wells.

How do I get a bus ticket from Barnstaple to Wells?

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Where can I stay near Wells?

There are 933+ hotels available in Wells. Prices start at $61.32 per night.

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White Hart Inn

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20 Sadler Street, Wells

Fine

8.1

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Wells Cathedral

Wells Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of St Andrew, is a Church of England cathedral in Wells, Somerset, England. It is the seat of the bishop of Bath and Wells and the mother church of the diocese of Bath and Wells. There are daily Church of England services in the building, and in 2023 it was reported to receive over 300,000 visitors per year. The cathedral is a Grade I listed building. The cathedral precincts contain the Bishop's Palace and several buildings linked to its medieval chapter of secular canons, including the fifteenth-century Vicars' Close.

Vicars' Close

Vicars' Close is a dead end street in Wells, Somerset. It is reportedly Europe's oldest residential street with the original buildings still intact. John Julius Norwich called it "that rarest of survivals, a planned street of the mid-14th century". It comprises numerous Grade I listed buildings, comprising 27 residences (originally 44), built for Bishop Ralph of Shrewsbury, a chapel and library at the north end, and a hall at the south end, over an arched gate. It is connected at its southern end to Wells Cathedral by a walkway over Chain Gate.

Glastonbury Abbey

Glastonbury Abbey was a monastery in Glastonbury, Somerset, England. Its ruins, a grade I listed building and scheduled ancient monument, are open as a visitor attraction.

Five ways to Travel from Barnstaple to Wells

Transport providers

Train operators

First Great Western Service

National Express

Cross Country

South Western Railway

Bus operators

First Bristol, Bath & the West

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Wells?

What is the fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Wells?

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Wells?

How far is it from Barnstaple to Wells?

How do I travel from Barnstaple to Wells without a car?

How long does it take to get from Barnstaple to Wells?

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Wells bus from?

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Wells?

Where does the Barnstaple to Wells bus arrive?

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Wells?

How do I get a bus ticket from Barnstaple to Wells?

Where can I stay near Wells?