Rome2Rio

How to get fromCardiff Airport (CWL) to Barnstapleby train, bus, rideshare, or car

Find Transport to Barnstaple

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Barnstaple by train, bus, rideshare, 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    5h 15m
    £68–144

  2. Line 304 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    7h 30m
    £30–71

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to Barnstaplerideshare rideshare 135.5 mi
    2h 38m

  4. Drive 135.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Barnstaplecar car 135.5 mi
    2h 38m
    £33–48

  5. Line 304 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 46m
    £70–138

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Barnstaple by bus and train

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Barnstaple.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 165.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Barnstaple via Barry Hotel, Barry, Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Bus Station in around 7h 30m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers