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How to get fromBarnstaple to Barmouthby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain train
    4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain train
    9h 36m
    £158–250

  2. Drive 229.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Barmouthcar car 229.9 mi
    4h 49m
    £56–81

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T2
    13h 21m

  4. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    5. Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain train
    11h 18m
    £142–270

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T2
    14h 25m

Barnstaple to Barmouth by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration9h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 36m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Barmouth via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Machynlleth in around 9h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Last Inn via Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Eldon Square 1 in around 14h 25m.

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