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How to get fromLlanelli to Barnstapleby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Llanelli to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 27m
    £80–163

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    8h 36m
    £25–47

  3. Drive  174.2 mi

    1. Drive from Llanelli to Barnstaplecar car 174.2 mi
    3h 6m
    £44–63

  4. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Llanelli to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 42m
    £80–163

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    9h 37m
    £70–129

Llanelli to Barnstaple by train

Calendar115Weekly Trains
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Llanelli to Barnstaple via Swansea, Bristol Parkway, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Bus Station via Swansea Bus Station Stand P, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Bus Station in around 8h 36m.

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