The distance between Swanage and Barnstaple is around 187km (116 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Swanage to Barnstaple by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station and then to Barnstaple Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Swanage to Barnstaple by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £33 ($39).
The distance between Swanage and Barnstaple is around 187km (116 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 157km (97 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Swanage and Barnstaple by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swanage to Barnstaple is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £33 ($39).
The cheapest way to travel between Swanage and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Swanage and Barnstaple. We recommend that you drive to Barnstaple. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swanage and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swanage to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bournemouth Station, Bristol Bus & Coach Station and Bristol Bond St. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Swanage and Barnstaple. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swanage to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station and then to Barnstaple Bus Station. instead which will take 6h 55m.
The closest major airport to Barnstaple is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Barnstaple. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Swanage and Barnstaple. The distance is around 187km (116 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swanage to Barnstaple is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around £26 ($31).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 6h 55m | £26($31) | 5 times a week | 317km (197 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | £33($39) | on demand | 187km (116 miles) |
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