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

The cheapest way to get from Malmesbury to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £18 - £29 and takes 5h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Malmesbury to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Malmesbury and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Malmesbury to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Bus Station via Shopping Centre and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Malmesbury and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Malmesbury to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Chippenham and arriving at Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Malmesbury to Barnstaple?

The distance between Malmesbury and Barnstaple is 153 miles. The road distance is 122.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Malmesbury to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Malmesbury to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malmesbury to Barnstaple bus from?

Malmesbury to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Malmesbury to Barnstaple train from?

Malmesbury to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Malmesbury to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Malmesbury to Barnstaple is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £29 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Malmesbury to Barnstaple bus arrive?

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

Where does the Malmesbury to Barnstaple train arrive?

Malmesbury to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Malmesbury to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Malmesbury to Barnstaple is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Malmesbury to Barnstaple.

Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2312+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
4h 29m
£56–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
5h 49m
£18–29
Drive 122.1 mi
1. Drive from Malmesbury to Barnstaplecar 122.1 mi
2h 12m
£31–44

Malmesbury to Barnstaple by bus and train

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4h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 152.1 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Cross Hayes to Barnstaple via Rail Station Forecourt Alighting, Chippenham, Bristol Temple Meads, and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £16–26 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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