There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Aberdyfi by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
8h 55m£151–240Drive 217.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barnstaple to Aberdyficar 217.2 mi
4h 37m£53–77Train, bus
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
12h 24mTrain via Cardiff
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
10h 39m£132–253Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
12h 49m
Barnstaple to Aberdyfi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Aberdyfi is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Aberdyfi is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Aberdyfi. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Neuadd Dyfi via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station and Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Aberdyfi. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Aberdovey via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Aberdyfi is 318 miles. The road distance is 218.4 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Aberdyfi without a car is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs £150 - £240.
It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Barnstaple to Aberdyfi, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Aberdyfi bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Aberdyfi train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Aberdyfi is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs £150 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 49m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Aberdyfi, Wales?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Aberdovey via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Machynlleth in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Neuadd Dyfi via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station, and Bus Depot in around 12h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstaple to Aberdyfi bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Barnstaple to Aberdyfi train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Aberdyfi is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Barnstaple to Aberdyfi.
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