There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Ironbridge by train, bus, 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 Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wellington (Shropshire)train
6h 2m£114–192Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
8h 18m£44–106Drive 188.2 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Ironbridgecar 188.2 mi
3h 25m£46–67Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
8h 43m£108–197
Barnstaple to Ironbridge by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Ironbridge is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Ironbridge is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £45 - £70.
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.
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 2m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Ironbridge is 248 miles. The road distance is 189.3 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Ironbridge without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £110 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Barnstaple to Ironbridge, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Ironbridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Ironbridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Ironbridge is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 18m.
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 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Wyvern via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 8h 18m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wellington (Shropshire)
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wellington (Shropshire)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–27
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstaple to Ironbridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Barnstaple to Ironbridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Ironbridge is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Barnstaple to Ironbridge.
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