There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train, bus, rideshare, 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 Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 9m£71–140Bus, line 304 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus 304
7h£31–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Barnstaple to Cardiff-CWL135 mi
2h 36mDrive 135 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car 135 mi
2h 36m£33–48Train, line 304 bus
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus 304
6h 16m£70–136
Barnstaple to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to bus and line 304 bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Cardiff Airport (CWL). However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Cardiff Airport via Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Cardiff Airport (CWL). However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Barry via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 168 miles. The road distance is 135.8 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Cardiff Airport (CWL) without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Barnstaple to Cardiff Airport (CWL), including transfers.
Barnstaple to Cardiff Airport (CWL) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Cardiff Airport (CWL) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 304 bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Cardiff Airport via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway, Cardiff Central, Barry, and Barry Hotel in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cardiff Airport via Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 7h.
- 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 Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–28
- 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 Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Barnstaple to Cardiff-CWL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstaple to Cardiff Airport (CWL) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Cardiff Airport (CWL) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Barnstaple to Cardiff Airport (CWL).
There are 1553+ hotels available in Cardiff Airport (CWL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Barnstaple and Cardiff Airport (CWL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.