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

From Bristol to Woolacombe by bus and train

To get from Bristol to Woolacombe in South West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Bristol Temple Meads station to Exeter St Davids station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 303 bus from Bus Station, Barnstaple station to Sands, Woolacombe station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 37 min.

217min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 303303
Walk to Woolacombe
Leaves from Bristol Temple Meads
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bristol
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Paignton
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    57 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Barnstaple
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Barnstaple
    69 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Barnstaple
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    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Barnstaple
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sands, Woolacombe
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    55 min
  • 9
    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 Bristol to Woolacombe
The distance between Bristol, South West and Woolacombe, South West is approximately 131.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 217 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bristol 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 Bristol

Bristol is located at Bristol, South West and the nearest public transport station is Bristol Temple Meads.

Bus stations close to Bristol:

  • Bristol Temple Meads
  • Temple Meads Stn, Temple Meads
  • Temple Way, Temple Meads

Ferry stations close to Bristol:

  • Castle Park Ferry Landing, Broadmead
  • Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing, Temple Meads
  • SS Great Britain Ferry Landing, Harbour
Public transport stations close to Woolacombe, South West

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

Bus stations close to Woolacombe:

  • Sands, Woolacombe
  • End Of Promenade, Woolacombe
  • Parish Church, Woolacombe
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Woolacombe?

    The fastest way takes 217 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 303.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 37 min.

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

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Paignton station near Bristol to Exeter St Davids station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Exeter St Davids station near Woolacombe in South West

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

    The total travel time between Bristol and Woolacombe in South West by train and bus is about 3 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the CROSSCOUNTRY train from the Paignton station near Bristol in South West.

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

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

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