What is the cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Gloucester?

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Gloucester is to bus which costs £26 - £65 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Gloucester?

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Gloucester is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Gloucester?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Transport Hub via Golden Valley Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Gloucester?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Gloucester via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Gloucester?

The distance between Barnstaple and Gloucester is 154 miles. The road distance is 124.5 miles.

How do I travel from Barnstaple to Gloucester without a car?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Gloucester without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £60 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Barnstaple to Gloucester?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Barnstaple to Gloucester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Gloucester bus from?

Barnstaple to Gloucester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Gloucester train from?

Barnstaple to Gloucester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Gloucester?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Gloucester is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Gloucester bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Gloucester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Arle Court Transport Hub station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Gloucester train arrive?

Barnstaple to Gloucester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Gloucester?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Gloucester is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Barnstaple to Gloucester.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnstaple to Gloucester?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain
3h 37m
£65–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 105
5h 18m
£27–64
Drive 123.8 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Gloucestercar 123.8 mi
2h 9m
£31–44

Barnstaple to Gloucester by train

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3h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 153 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Gloucester, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Gloucester via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Transport Hub twice daily. Tickets cost £25–65 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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