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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Ironbridge is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Ironbridge is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Ironbridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Ironbridge. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Wyvern via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Ironbridge?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Ironbridge. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Wellington (Shropshire) via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Ironbridge?

The distance between Barnstaple and Ironbridge is 248 miles. The road distance is 189.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Ironbridge without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Barnstaple to Ironbridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Ironbridge bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Ironbridge train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Ironbridge?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Ironbridge is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Ironbridge bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Ironbridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Ironbridge train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Ironbridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Ironbridge is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Barnstaple to Ironbridge.

Where can I stay near Ironbridge?

There are 1191+ hotels available in Ironbridge.

Barnstaple to Ironbridge - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Ironbridge by train, bus, or car

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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 Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wellington (Shropshire)train
6h 3m
£120–193
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
8h 18m
£43–103
Drive 188.2 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Ironbridgecar 188.2 mi
3h 25m
£46–67
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
8h 42m
£108–208

Barnstaple to Ironbridge by train and bus

116Weekly Services

6h 3mAverage Duration

£120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 247 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Ironbridge, Telford and Wrekin, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Wyvern via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Wellington (Shropshire), and Bus Station in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Wyvern via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 8h 18m.

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