There are 5 ways to get from Harlech to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Harlech to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
10h 8m£156–258Drive 241.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harlech to Barnstaplecar 241.1 mi
5h 10m£59–85Bus, train
- Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
14h 23mTrain via Cardiff
- Take the train from Harlech to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
11h 28m£145–263Bus
- Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus T1c
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
15h 19m
Harlech to Barnstaple by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harlech to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Harlech to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Harlech station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Harlech station and arriving at Bus Station via The Australia, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Sarn Odeon and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Harlech to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Harlech and arriving at Barnstaple via Machynlleth, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
The distance between Harlech and Barnstaple is 344 miles. The road distance is 242.5 miles.
The best way to get from Harlech to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 10h 8m and costs £150 - £260.
It takes approximately 10h 8m to get from Harlech to Barnstaple, including transfers.
Harlech to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from The Australia station.
Harlech to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Harlech station.
The best way to get from Harlech to Barnstaple is to train which takes 10h 8m and costs £150 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 19m.
What companies run services between Harlech, Wales and Barnstaple, England?
You can take a train from Harlech to Barnstaple via Machynlleth, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 10h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harlech station to Bus Station via The Australia, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Sarn Odeon, and Bus Station in around 15h 19m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Harlech to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Harlech to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Harlech to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4.
Harlech to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harlech to Barnstaple is 242 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Harlech to Barnstaple.
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