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180 km.
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Swanage, Great Britain → Barnstaple, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Swanage to Barnstaple

Cheapest
2 h 21 min
Car
180 km.
from $9
Other
6 h 56 min
156 km.
from $201.29
8 h 48 min
Bus, Train
155 km.
from $5.43
7 h 32 min
Bus, Train
155 km.
from $124.63
10 h 34 min
156 km.
from $141.29

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$26.58

More Bus

Phone:
+44 1202 338420
Email:
Website:
morebus.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to Wareham
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.96
Bus from Westover Road to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.96

First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset

Phone:
+44 345 602 0121
Website:
firstbus.co.uk/wessex-dorset-south-somerset
Bus from Kings Statue to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Bus from Bus Station to Rail
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Dorchester West to Castle
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$55.69
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$40.50–$94.93
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$69.62

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Wareham
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05
Bus from Bournemouth Station to London,
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24
Bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04
Bus from Bristol to Barnstaple
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.11–$41.77

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$88.60
Train from Wareham to Weymouth
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$35.44
Train from Axminster to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04
Train from Salisbury to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
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Frequency:
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Estimated price:
$58.23–$139.24

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Barnstaple is to drive which costs $36.96 - $54.35 and takes 2h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $36.96 - $54.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Barnstaple Bus Station via Bournemouth Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Bristol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

How far is it from Swanage to Barnstaple?

The distance between Swanage and Barnstaple is 251 km. The road distance is 186.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs $81.52 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Swanage to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Barnstaple bus from?

Swanage to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Train or bus from Swanage to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Swanage to Barnstaple is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs $81.52 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $76.09 - $130.43 and takes 10h 34m.

Where does the Swanage to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Swanage to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Barnstaple is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Swanage to Barnstaple.

Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 1987+ hotels available in Barnstaple. Prices start at $63.38 per night.
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