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How to get fromBath to Barmouthby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bath to Barmouth by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain train
    7h 24m
    £74–132

  2. Drive  150 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bath to Barmouthcar car 150 mi
    3h 47m
    £38–54

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    3. Take the taxi from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Barmouthtaxi taxi
    9h 30m
    £214–291

  4. Line 19 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bristol Parkway Stnbus bus 19
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain train
    4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain train
    8h 45m
    £81–132

Bath to Barmouth by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Barmouth, Wales?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Barmouth via Newport (S Wales), Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 7h 24m.

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