What is the cheapest way to get from Cirencester to Barnstaple?

The cheapest way to get from Cirencester to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £28 - £75 and takes 6h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cirencester to Barnstaple?

The fastest way to get from Cirencester to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cirencester and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Cirencester to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Beeches Car Park and arriving at Bus Station via Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cirencester and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Cirencester to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Kemble and arriving at Barnstaple via Swindon, Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Cirencester to Barnstaple?

The distance between Cirencester and Barnstaple is 173 miles. The road distance is 131 miles.

How do I travel from Cirencester to Barnstaple without a car?

The best way to get from Cirencester to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £70 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Cirencester to Barnstaple?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Cirencester to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cirencester to Barnstaple bus from?

Cirencester to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Cirencester to Barnstaple train from?

Cirencester to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Cirencester to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Cirencester to Barnstaple is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £75 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Cirencester to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Cirencester to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cirencester to Barnstaple train arrive?

Cirencester to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Cirencester to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Cirencester to Barnstaple is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Cirencester to Barnstaple.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cirencester to Barnstaple?

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There are 3 ways to get from Cirencester to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 18m
£73–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Bus Stationbus 105
6h 25m
£28–73
Drive 130.3 mi
1. Drive from Cirencester to Barnstaplecar 130.3 mi
2h 23m
£32–46

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Distance: 172.4 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Cirencester, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a bus from Hospital to Barnstaple via Clayfurlong Grove, Kemble, Swindon, Bristol Temple Meads, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £25–65 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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