There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Pembrokeshire by train, bus, or car
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Train via Swansea
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Clarbeston Roadtrain
7h 15m£95–189Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 502 / ...
- Take the bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 112 / ...
9h 20m£36–62Drive 213.8 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Pembrokeshirecar 213.8 mi
3h 51m£53–77Train
- 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 Clarbeston Roadtrain
7h 55m£96–174
Barnstaple to Pembrokeshire by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Pembrokeshire is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Pembrokeshire is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Pembrokeshire station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via County Hall and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Pembrokeshire. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Clarbeston Road via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Pembrokeshire is 257 miles. The road distance is 215 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Pembrokeshire without a car is to train via Swansea which takes 7h 15m and costs £95 - £190.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Barnstaple to Pembrokeshire, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Pembrokeshire bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Pembrokeshire train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Pembrokeshire is to train via Swansea which takes 7h 15m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Pembrokeshire, Wales?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Clarbeston Road via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via County Hall and Sophia Gardens in around 9h 20m.
- 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
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Clarbeston Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Clarbeston Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Barnstaple to Pembrokeshire bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.
Barnstaple to Pembrokeshire train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Pembrokeshire is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Barnstaple to Pembrokeshire.
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