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£125–205Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
13h 13m£52–95Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Dovey Junctiontrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
11h 2m£64–111Drive 217.2 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Aberdyficar 217.2 mi
4h 37m£54–78Train 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 Dovey Junctiontrain
10h 39m£119–218
Barnstaple to Aberdyfi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Aberdyfi is to bus which costs £50 - £100 and takes 13h 13m.
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 station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.
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 £120 - £210.
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 £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 13h 13m.
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 Aberdovey via Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Aberystwyth, and Dovey Junction in around 13h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Dovey Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Dovey Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
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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