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

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

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
    4h 51m
    £68–135

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Tpt Hubbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Country Bus Stationbus bus 445
    7h 8m
    £24–41

  3. Drive  138.2 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Herefordcar car 138.2 mi
    2h 44m
    £35–50

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
    5h 26m
    £71–133

  5. Bus, line 69 bus, line 66 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Chepstow Bus Station 4bus bus T7
    3. Take the bus from Chepstow Bus Station Stand 1 to Monmouth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 69 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Monmouth Bus Station Stand 1 to Old Marketbus bus 66
    8h

Barnstaple to Hereford by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Hereford via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway, and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Country Bus Station via Arle Court Tpt Hub in around 7h 8m.

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