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How to get fromBarnstaple to Shropshireby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Shropshire by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    5h 45m
    £119–200

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 409
    8h 30m
    £46–111

  3. Drive 186.7 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Shropshirecar car 186.7 mi
    3h 48m
    £46–66

  4. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
    7h 37m
    £109–200

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Shrewsburytrain train Birmingham New Street - Shrewsbury
    9h 11m
    £52–128

Barnstaple to Shropshire by train and bus

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Bus Station via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Railway Station in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 30m.

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