What is the cheapest way to get from Great Malvern to Barnstaple?

The cheapest way to get from Great Malvern to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Great Malvern to Barnstaple?

The fastest way to get from Great Malvern to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Great Malvern and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Great Malvern to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Rosebank Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Market House and Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Great Malvern and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Great Malvern to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Great Malvern and arriving at Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Great Malvern to Barnstaple?

The distance between Great Malvern and Barnstaple is 191 miles. The road distance is 144.3 miles.

How do I travel from Great Malvern to Barnstaple without a car?

The best way to get from Great Malvern to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £80 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Great Malvern to Barnstaple?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Great Malvern to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Great Malvern to Barnstaple bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Great Malvern to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Great Malvern to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Great Malvern to Barnstaple is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Great Malvern to Barnstaple bus arrive?

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

Where does the Great Malvern to Barnstaple train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Great Malvern to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Great Malvern to Barnstaple is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Great Malvern to Barnstaple.

How do I get a train ticket from Great Malvern to Barnstaple?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Great Malvern 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 58m
£81–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Bus Stationbus 105
8h 10m
£30–75
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Great Malvern to Bristol Parkwaytrain Great Malvern - Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
6h 37m
£52–107
Drive 143.4 mi
1. Drive from Great Malvern to Barnstaplecar 143.4 mi
2h 37m
£35–51

Great Malvern to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 189.9 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Great Malvern, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Great Malvern to Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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