There are 3 ways to get from Barnstaple to Rugby by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain
5h 5m£113–187Drive 185.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barnstaple to Rugbycar 185.8 mi
3h 21m£45–65Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
7h 9m£47–112
Barnstaple to Rugby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Rugby is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Rugby is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Rugby via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Rugby is 235 miles. The road distance is 186.9 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £110 - £190.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Barnstaple to Rugby, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Rugby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Rugby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Rugby is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Barnstaple to Rugby.
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What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Rugby, England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Rugby via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 5m.
- 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
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- National Express
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