What is the cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to South Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to South Wales is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnstaple to South Wales?

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to South Wales is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and South Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Glenboi Cemetery via Bristol Bus Station, Greyfriars Road GF and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and South Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Cwmbach via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to South Wales?

The distance between Barnstaple and South Wales is 174 miles. The road distance is 136.1 miles.

How do I travel from Barnstaple to South Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to South Wales without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 50m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Barnstaple to South Wales?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Barnstaple to South Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to South Wales bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to South Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to South Wales?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to South Wales is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 50m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Barnstaple to South Wales bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnstaple to South Wales train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnstaple to South Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to South Wales is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Barnstaple to South Wales.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnstaple to South Wales?

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There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to South Wales by train, bus, or car

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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 Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain
4h 50m
£65–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
7h 26m
£28–46
Drive 135.3 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to South Walescar 135.3 mi
2h 39m
£34–49
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 Cwmbachtrain
5h 56m
£68–126

Barnstaple to South Wales by train

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Distance: 173.2 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Cwmbach via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Glenboi Cemetery via Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GF, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 7h 26m.

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