Location

The School of the Annunciation is situated in the grounds of Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0EE, United Kingdom.

 Travel Directions to the School of the Annunciation at Buckfast Abbey

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By car

Buckfast Abbey is situated half a mile from the A38, midway between Exeter and Plymouth.

Driving directions from Exeter City Center to Buckfast Abbey:

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Driving directions from Plymouth to Buckfast Abbey:

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Free car parking is available at the Abbey. The postcode for SatNav is TQ11 0EE.

By train                     www.nationalrail.co.uk

The nearest station is Totnes or alternatively Newton Abbot.

From London Paddington and Reading, First Great Western service to Totnes or Newton Abbot.

From Bristol, Birmingham and the North, Cross Country service to Totnes or Newton Abbot.

 By coach                  www.nationalexpress.com

National express operates a coach service from many towns and cities across the country. The nearest stops are Totnes and Newton Abbot.

 By local bus             www.stagecoachbus.com

The local bus service from Totnes or Newton Abbot to Buckfast Abbey is number 88.

 By air

Exeter Airport                      www.exeter-airport.co.uk

There is a bus service (number 56) from the airport to Exeter St David’s railway station with an onward rail connection to Totnes or Newton Abbot.
www.stagecoachbus.com and www.nationalrail.co.uk

As an alternative to the bus service, there is a taxi rank at the airport for the 6 miles journey to Exeter St David’s railway station.
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Bristol airport                      www.bristolairport.co.uk

There is a frequent bus service, the Airport Flyer Express Link, from the airport to Bristol Temple Meads railway station with an onward rail connection to Totnes or Newton Abbot.
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The same bus service runs to Bristol coach station with onward connections to Totnes and Newton Abbot. www.nationalexpress.com

There is a limited direct coach service from Bristol airport to Totnes or Newton Abbot. www.nationalexpress.com

London Heathrow              www.heathrowairport.com

The Heathrow Express train runs to London Paddington station with an onward connection to Totnes or Newton Abbot.
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There is a coach service from Heathrow airport to Totnes and Newton Abbot.
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The Heathrow rail-air bus runs to Reading railway station with an onward rail connection to Totnes or Newton Abbot.
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Taxi service from Totnes or Newton Abbot station

A taxi from Totnes station to Buckfast Abbey costs approximately £15 - £18.

A taxi from Newton Abbot station costs approximately £18 - £20.

If you need any help with planning your journey, please telephone the office.
We will be happy to help you.

Click here for how to find Buckfast Abbey.

Click here for a useful map of the Abbey grounds.