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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Rhyl is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 10h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Rhyl is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Rhyl?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Rhyl. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Chester Rd West via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Rhyl?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Rhyl. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Rhyl via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Crewe and Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Rhyl?

The distance between Barnstaple and Rhyl is 308 miles. The road distance is 253.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Rhyl without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 48m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Barnstaple to Rhyl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Rhyl bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Rhyl train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Rhyl?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Rhyl is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 48m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 10h 37m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Rhyl bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnstaple to Rhyl train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Rhyl?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Rhyl is 253 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Barnstaple to Rhyl.

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

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Train via Birmingham
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 Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Chester to Rhyltrain
6h 48m
£136–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
10h 37m
£53–120
Drive 251.9 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Rhylcar 251.9 mi
5h 7m
£62–90
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Rhyltrain
6h 37m
£124–280
Train
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 Rhyltrain
9h 9m
£137–257
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
4. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Rhyltrain
9h 14m
£120–268

Barnstaple to Rhyl by train

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Distance: 306.6 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Rhyl via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Crewe, and Chester in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rhyl via Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Chester Bus Interchange, Chester Rd West, and Shotton in around 10h 37m.

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