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

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There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Swindon 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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindontrain train
    3h 19m
    £66–133

  2. Drive 134.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Swindoncar car 134.4 mi
    2h 18m
    £33–48

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    4h 30m
    £37–81

  4. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swindontrain train
    3h 44m
    £68–133

  5. Bus, train via Bristol

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swindontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    4h 39m
    £35–76

Barnstaple to Swindon by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Swindon via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 19m.

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