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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Newport is to bus via Newport Train Station which costs £21 - £50 and takes 4h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Newport is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Newport?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Newport. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Kingsway K14 via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Newport?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Newport. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Newport (S Wales) via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Newport?

The distance between Barnstaple and Newport is 141 miles. The road distance is 113.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Newport without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 8m and costs £55 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Barnstaple to Newport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Newport bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Newport train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Newport?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Newport is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 8m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £60 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Newport bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Newport bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Newport train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Newport?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Newport is 113 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Barnstaple to Newport.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnstaple to Newport?

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
3h 8m
£58–121
Bus via Newport Train Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940 / ...
4h 48m
£21–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 202 / ...
4h 33m
£23–57
Drive 112.4 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Newportcar 112.4 mi
1h 59m
£28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 11m
£63–123

Barnstaple to Newport by train

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Distance: 140.3 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Newport, Wales?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Newport (S Wales) via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14 via Bus Station in around 4h 33m.

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