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 Shifnaltrain
5h 39m£124–200Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
8h 21m£35–61Drive 188.2 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Ironbridgecar 188.2 mi
3h 25m£47–67Train 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 22m£100–185
Barnstaple to Ironbridge by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Ironbridge is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 21m.
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 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Ironbridge. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Shifnal via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Ironbridge is 238 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 5h 39m and costs £120 - £200.
It takes approximately 5h 39m 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 5h 39m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 21m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Ironbridge, Telford and Wrekin, England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Ironbridge via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Shifnal in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Wyvern via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 8h 21m.
- 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
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- 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
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shifnal
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shifnal
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
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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