How to get from Exeter to Saunton Sands by bus and train?

From Exeter to Saunton Sands by bus and train

To get from Exeter to Saunton Sands in Braunton, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter Central station to Barnstaple station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 301 bus and finally take the 21C bus from Bus Station (Stand G) station to Saunton Sands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min.

134min
Walk to train station
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 301301
Bus - 21C21C
Walk to Saunton Sands
Leaves from Exeter Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exeter Central
    630 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Barnstaple
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Barnstaple
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rail Station
    ID dvnamtgt
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Combe Martin Dino Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station (Stand A)
    ID dvnamwgp
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station (Stand G)
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    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 21C21C
    Wait for bus
    21C
    Georgeham
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saunton Sands
    ID dvnagdja
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Saunton Sands
    Walk to
    Saunton Sands
    Saunton Road
    300 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Exeter to Saunton Sands by bus and train via 359, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and 21C

To get from Exeter to Saunton Sands in Braunton, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 359 bus from Paris Street (Stop 16) station to Central Station (Stop 27) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 21C bus from Bus Station (Stand G) station to Saunton Sands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 359359
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 21C21C
Walk to Saunton Sands
Leaves from Paris Street (Stop 16)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paris Street (Stop 16)
    ID dvndmjmt
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 359359
    Wait for bus
    359
    Moretonhampstead
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Station (Stop 27)
    ID dvndmgmd
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exeter Central
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Barnstaple
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Barnstaple
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station (Stand G)
    ID dvnamwdt
    880 m • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - 21C21C
    Wait for bus
    21C
    Georgeham
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saunton Sands
    ID dvnagdja
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Saunton Sands
    Walk to
    Saunton Sands
    Saunton Road
    300 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Exeter to Saunton Sands

The distance between Exeter, Braunton and Saunton Sands, Braunton is approximately 79.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Exeter to Saunton Sands by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Braunton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Exeter

Exeter is located at New North Road, Braunton and the nearest public transport station is Paris Street.

Train stations close to Exeter:

  • Exeter St Davids
  • Pinhoe
  • Exeter St Thomas

Bus stations close to Exeter:

  • Paris Street
  • High Street
  • Sidwell Street

Public transport stations close to Saunton Sands, Braunton

Saunton Sands is located at Saunton Road, Braunton and the nearest public transport station is Saunton Sands.

Bus stations close to Saunton Sands:

  • Saunton Sands
  • Saunton Sands Hotel

Related Routes

Alternative route from Exeter to Saunton Sands by bus and train via 359, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and 21C

To get from Exeter to Saunton Sands in Braunton, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 359 bus from Paris Street (Stop 16) station to Central Station (Stop 27) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 21C bus from Bus Station (Stand G) station to Saunton Sands station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 359359
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 21C21C
Walk to Saunton Sands
Leaves from Paris Street (Stop 16)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paris Street (Stop 16)
    ID dvndmjmt
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 359359
    Wait for bus
    359
    Moretonhampstead
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Station (Stop 27)
    ID dvndmgmd
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exeter Central
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Barnstaple
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Barnstaple
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station (Stand G)
    ID dvnamwdt
    880 m • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - 21C21C
    Wait for bus
    21C
    Georgeham
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saunton Sands
    ID dvnagdja
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Saunton Sands
    Walk to
    Saunton Sands
    Saunton Road
    300 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Saunton Sands?

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 301, Bus line 21C.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Exeter to Saunton Sands?

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line 359, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 21C.

  • Is there a direct train between Exeter and Saunton Sands?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Exeter to Saunton Sands?

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Exeter Central station near Exeter in Exeter to Barnstaple station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Barnstaple station near Saunton Sands in Braunton.

  • How long does it take to travel from Exeter to Saunton Sands by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Exeter in Exeter and Saunton Sands in Braunton by train and bus is about 2 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Exeter to get to Saunton Sands?

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the Exeter Central station near Exeter in Exeter.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Exeter and Saunton Sands?

    Get off the train at the Barnstaple stop, which is closest to Saunton Sands in Braunton.