There are 4 ways to get from Avebury to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
4h 46m£66–128Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 174 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 375
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
9h£21–35Train, bus
- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
6h 14m£34–58Drive 119.7 mi
- Drive from Avebury to Barnstaplecar 119.7 mi
2h 41m£30–43
Avebury to Barnstaple by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Avebury to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Avebury to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Avebury to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Red Lion and arriving at Bus Station via The Pelican, Bath Abbey, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Avebury to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Avebury and Barnstaple is 167 miles. The road distance is 120.4 miles.
The best way to get from Avebury to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Avebury to Barnstaple, including transfers.
Avebury to Barnstaple bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.
Avebury to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Avebury to Barnstaple is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Avebury, England and Barnstaple, England?
You can take a bus from Red Lion to Barnstaple via Fleming Way, Swindon, Bristol Temple Meads, and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Red Lion to Bus Station via The Pelican, Grand Parade, Bath Abbey, Ambury, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
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Booking & Getting There
Avebury to Barnstaple bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.
Avebury to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avebury to Barnstaple is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Avebury to Barnstaple.
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