There are 4 ways to get from Bristol Temple Meads to Barnstaple by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
2h 48m£51–98Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bristol to Barnstaple93.1 mi
2h 27m£8–15Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
4h 31m£20–48Drive 91.3 mi
- Drive from Bristol Temple Meads to Barnstaplecar 91.3 mi
1h 49m£23–32
Bristol Temple Meads to Barnstaple by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol Temple Meads to Barnstaple is to rideshare which costs £8 - £15 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol Temple Meads to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol Temple Meads to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Temple Meads Stn and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol Temple Meads to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Bristol Temple Meads and Barnstaple is 115 miles. The road distance is 91.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol Temple Meads to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £50 - £100.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Bristol Temple Meads to Barnstaple, including transfers.
Bristol Temple Meads to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol Temple Meads to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol Temple Meads to Barnstaple is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Bristol Temple Meads, England and Barnstaple, England?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £18–45 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bristol to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol Temple Meads to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Bristol Temple Meads to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol Temple Meads to Barnstaple is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Bristol Temple Meads to Barnstaple.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bristol Temple Meads and Barnstaple. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.