There are 3 ways to get from Barnstaple to Abergavenny by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
4h 3m£60–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940 / ...
5h 37m£25–43Drive 128.3 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Abergavennycar 128.3 mi
2h 14m£32–46
Barnstaple to Abergavenny by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Abergavenny is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Abergavenny is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Abergavenny station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Newport Train Station via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Abergavenny. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Abergavenny via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Abergavenny is 161 miles. The road distance is 129.1 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Abergavenny without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Barnstaple to Abergavenny, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Abergavenny bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Abergavenny train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Abergavenny is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Abergavenny, Wales?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Abergavenny via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads, and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Abergavenny via Bristol Bus Station, Newport Train Station, and Newport (S Wales) in around 5h 37m.
- 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
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Barnstaple to Abergavenny bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Abergavenny train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Abergavenny is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Barnstaple to Abergavenny.
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