There are 3 ways to get from Bristol to Northam by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 / ...
3h 37m£67–109Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 105
4h 14m£20–32Drive 101 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Northamcar 101 mi
1h 56m£25–36
Bristol to Northam by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Northam is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Northam is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Northam. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Library via Bideford Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Northam. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Bristol and Northam is 124 miles. The road distance is 101.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Northam without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Bristol to Northam, including transfers.
Bristol to Northam bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Northam train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Northam is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Northam, Devon, England?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Northam via Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, Rail Station, and Westleigh in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop once daily. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bristol to Northam bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Victoria Park Coach Stop station.
Bristol to Northam train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Northam is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Bristol to Northam.
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