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How to get from Exeter to Woolacombe by bus and train?

From Exeter to Woolacombe by bus and train

To get from Exeter to Woolacombe in South West, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Barnstaple station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 21 bus and finally take the 31 bus from Mullacott Cross, Trimstone station to Sands, Woolacombe station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min.

176min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 2121
Bus - 3131
Walk to Woolacombe
Leaves from Exeter St Davids

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Exeter
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Barnstaple
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Barnstaple
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple
    ID dvngmatj
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Ilfracombe
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mullacott Cross, Trimstone
    ID dvnajpgj
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mullacott Cross, Trimstone
    ID dvnajpja
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Ilfracombe
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sands, Woolacombe
    ID dvnagjwg
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Woolacombe
    Walk to
    Woolacombe
    The Esplanade
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Exeter to Woolacombe by bus and train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, 301 and 31

To get from Exeter to Woolacombe in South West, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Barnstaple station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 301 bus and finally take the 31 bus from Garage, Ilfracombe station to Sands, Woolacombe station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min.

176min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 301301
Bus - 3131
Walk to Woolacombe
Leaves from Exeter St Davids

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Exeter
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Barnstaple
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Barnstaple
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rail Station, Barnstaple
    ID dvnamtgt
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Combe Martin
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Opposite Garage, Ilfracombe
    ID dvnajtmw
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Garage, Ilfracombe
    ID dvnajtpd
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Ilfracombe
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sands, Woolacombe
    ID dvnagjwg
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Woolacombe
    Walk to
    Woolacombe
    The Esplanade
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Exeter to Woolacombe

The distance between Exeter, South West and Woolacombe, South West is approximately 55.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 176 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Exeter to Woolacombe by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Exeter

Exeter is located at Exeter, South West and the nearest public transport station is St Davids Station, St Davids.

Train stations close to Exeter:

  • Exeter St Davids
  • Exeter St Thomas

Bus stations close to Exeter:

  • St Davids Station, St Davids
  • Jolly Porter, St Davids
  • College, Exeter City Centre

Public transport stations close to Woolacombe, South West

Woolacombe is located at The Esplanade, South West and the nearest public transport station is Parish Church, Woolacombe.

Bus stations close to Woolacombe:

  • Parish Church, Woolacombe
  • Royal Hotel, Woolacombe
  • End Of Promenade, Woolacombe

Alternative route from Exeter to Woolacombe by bus and train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, 301 and 31

To get from Exeter to Woolacombe in South West, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Barnstaple station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 301 bus and finally take the 31 bus from Garage, Ilfracombe station to Sands, Woolacombe station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min.

176min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 301301
Bus - 3131
Walk to Woolacombe
Leaves from Exeter St Davids

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Exeter
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Barnstaple
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Barnstaple
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rail Station, Barnstaple
    ID dvnamtgt
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Combe Martin
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Opposite Garage, Ilfracombe
    ID dvnajtmw
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Garage, Ilfracombe
    ID dvnajtpd
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Ilfracombe
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sands, Woolacombe
    ID dvnagjwg
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Woolacombe
    Walk to
    Woolacombe
    The Esplanade
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Woolacombe?

    The fastest way takes 176 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 21, Bus line 31.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Exeter to Woolacombe?

    The alternative route takes 176 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 301, Bus line 31.

  • Is there a direct train between Exeter and Woolacombe in South West?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Exeter to Woolacombe in South West?

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Barnstaple station near Exeter to Barnstaple station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Barnstaple station near Woolacombe in South West

  • How long does it take to travel from Exeter to Woolacombe in South West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Exeter and Woolacombe in South West by train and bus is about 2 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Exeter to get to Woolacombe in South West?

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the Barnstaple station near Exeter in South West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Exeter and Woolacombe in South West?

    Get off the train at the Barnstaple stop, which is closest to Woolacombe in South West.

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