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How to get fromBarmouth to Barnstapleby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Barmouth to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barmouth to Machynllethtrain train
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    9h 35m
    £130–213

  2. Drive  230.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barmouth to Barnstaplecar car 230.5 mi
    4h 48m
    £58–83

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barmouth to Machynllethtrain train
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    11h 24m
    £73–123

  4. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Barmouth to Machynllethtrain train
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    10h 58m
    £125–228

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    13h 48m
    £60–105

Barmouth to Barnstaple by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Barmouth, Wales and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Barmouth to Barnstaple via Machynlleth, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barmouth to Bus Station via Dovey Junction, Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 13h 48m.

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