There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Hereford by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
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
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
4h 25m£75–151Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 105
- Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Country Bus Stationbus 445
7h 5m£33–78Drive 138.2 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Herefordcar 138.2 mi
2h 44m£34–49Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
5h 27m£80–153Bus, line 69 bus, line 66 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Chepstow Bus Station Stand 4bus T7
- Take the bus from Chepstow Bus Station Stand 1 to Monmouth Bus Station Stand 2bus 69 / ...
- Take the bus from Monmouth Bus Station Stand 1 to Franklin Barnesbus 66
8h 3m
Barnstaple to Hereford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Hereford is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Hereford is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Hereford station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Country Bus Station via Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Hereford via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Hereford is 185 miles. The road distance is 139 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Hereford without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 25m and costs £70 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Barnstaple to Hereford, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Hereford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Hereford is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 25m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Hereford, England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Hereford via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads, and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Country Bus Station via Arle Court Transport Hub in around 7h 5m.
- 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 Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- 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 Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1633 263600
- [email protected]
- Website
- newportbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Chepstow Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.newportbus.co.uk/
Bus from Chepstow Bus Station Stand 1 to Monmouth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.newportbus.co.uk/
Bus from Monmouth Bus Station Stand 1 to Franklin Barnes
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.newportbus.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstaple to Hereford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Arle Court Transport Hub station.
Barnstaple to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Hereford is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Barnstaple to Hereford.
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