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

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £27 - £70 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Gloucester and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Great Western Road and arriving at Bus Station via Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Gloucester and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Gloucester to Barnstaple?

The distance between Gloucester and Barnstaple is 154 miles. The road distance is 124.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gloucester to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Gloucester to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Barnstaple bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Gloucester to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Gloucester to Barnstaple is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £70 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Gloucester to Barnstaple bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gloucester to Barnstaple train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gloucester to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Barnstaple is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Gloucester to Barnstaple.

How do I get a train ticket from Gloucester to Barnstaple?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester 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
4h 7m
£65–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Bus Stationbus 105
5h 59m
£28–68
Drive 124 mi
1. Drive from Gloucester to Barnstaplecar 124 mi
2h 9m
£31–44

Gloucester to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 153 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 7m. 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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