There are 3 ways to get from Barnstaple to Tamworth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tamworth High Leveltrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 55m£96–149Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
7h 34m£31–52Drive 190.7 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Tamworthcar 190.7 mi
3h 29m£47–68
Barnstaple to Tamworth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Tamworth is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Tamworth is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Tamworth. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Corporation St via Tesco Express. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Tamworth. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Tamworth High Level via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Tamworth is 222 miles. The road distance is 191.8 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Tamworth without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £95 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Barnstaple to Tamworth, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Tamworth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Tamworth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Tamworth is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 34m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Tamworth, England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Tamworth High Level via Exeter St Davids in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 6h 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
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Tamworth High Level
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Barnstaple to Tamworth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Barnstaple to Tamworth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Tamworth is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Barnstaple to Tamworth.
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