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

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There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Welshpool 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 Welshpooltrain train
    6h 41m
    £127–207

  2. Drive 193.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Welshpoolcar car 193.3 mi
    3h 58m
    £47–68

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus bus 409
    9h 10m
    £50–122

  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
    8h 10m
    £112–207

  5. Train, bus

    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 bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    10h 40m

Barnstaple to Welshpool by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Welshpool via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 10m.

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