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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Oswestry is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Oswestry is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Oswestry?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Oswestry station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Oswestry?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Oswestry. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Shrewsbury via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Oswestry?

The distance between Barnstaple and Oswestry is 270 miles. The road distance is 206.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Oswestry without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Barnstaple to Oswestry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Oswestry bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Oswestry train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Oswestry?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Oswestry is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 6m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Oswestry bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnstaple to Oswestry train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Oswestry?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Oswestry is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Barnstaple to Oswestry.

Where can I stay near Oswestry?

There are 575+ hotels available in Oswestry.

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There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Oswestry 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 Shrewsburytrain
7h 4m
£99–178
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
10h 6m
£41–68
Drive 205.7 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Oswestrycar 205.7 mi
4h 9m
£52–75
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 35m
£97–178

Barnstaple to Oswestry by train and bus

117Weekly Services

7h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 268.7 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Oswestry, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Bus Station via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Bus Station in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 10h 6m.

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