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How to get fromBarnstaple to Newportby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Barnstaple to Newport by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3h 15m
    £54–109
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus bus Uk940 / ...
    4h 50m
    £20–32
  3. Drive  112.4 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Newportcar car 112.4 mi
    1h 59m
    £29–41

Barnstaple to Newport by train

Calendar117Weekly Trains
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Newport Train Station via Bristol Bus Station in around 4h 50m.

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