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How to get from Plymouth to Woolacombe by train?

From Plymouth to Woolacombe by train

To get from Plymouth to Woolacombe in South West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Plymouth station to Exeter St Davids station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 303 from Bus Station, Barnstaple station to Sands, Woolacombe station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 33 min.

213min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Woolacombe
Leaves from Plymouth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Plymouth
  • 2
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    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    58 min
  • 4
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    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Barnstaple
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Barnstaple
    69 min
  • 6
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Bus Station, Barnstaple
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    900 m • 12 min
  • 7
    Wait for
    303
    Barnstaple
  • 8
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Sands, Woolacombe
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    55 min
  • 9
    Walk to Woolacombe
    Walk to
    Woolacombe
    The Esplanade
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Plymouth to Woolacombe

The distance between Plymouth, South West and Woolacombe, South West is approximately 174.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 213 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plymouth to Woolacombe by 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 Plymouth

Plymouth is located at Plymouth, South West and the nearest public transport station is North Road East, Plymouth.

Bus stations close to Plymouth:

  • North Road East, Plymouth
  • North Cross, Plymouth City Centre
  • Cobourg Street, Plymouth City Centre

Ferry stations close to Plymouth:

  • Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal, Stonehouse
  • Royal William Yard Ferry Landing, Stonehouse
  • Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage, Barbican

Public transport stations close to Woolacombe, South West

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

Bus stations close to Woolacombe:

  • Chichester House, Woolacombe
  • End Of Promenade, Woolacombe
  • Sands, Woolacombe

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 213 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 303.

  • Is there a direct train between Plymouth and Woolacombe?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from Plymouth to Woolacombe?

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from London Paddington station near Plymouth in Plymouth to Exeter St Davids station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Exeter St Davids station near Woolacombe in South West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Plymouth to Woolacombe by train?

    The total travel time between Plymouth in Plymouth and Woolacombe in South West by train is about 3 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Plymouth to get to Woolacombe?

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the London Paddington station near Plymouth in Plymouth.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Plymouth and Woolacombe?

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