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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Penarth is to bus which costs £27 - £70 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Penarth is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Penarth?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Albert Road via Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Penarth?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Penarth via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Penarth?

The distance between Barnstaple and Penarth is 158 miles. The road distance is 128 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Penarth without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 16m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Barnstaple to Penarth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Penarth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Penarth train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Penarth?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Penarth is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 16m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £70 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Penarth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnstaple to Penarth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Penarth?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Penarth is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Barnstaple to Penarth.

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

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Where can I stay near Penarth?

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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 Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 16m
£67–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
5h 50m
£28–69
Drive 127.3 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Penarthcar 127.3 mi
2h 22m
£31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 4m
£70–129

Barnstaple to Penarth by train

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Distance: 156.7 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Penarth via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Albert Road via Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 in around 5h 50m.

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