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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Monmouth Bus Station Stand 2 to Friars Walk 10bus bus 60 / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    5h 19m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    7h
    £15–26

  3. Bus via Newport

    1. Take the bus from Monmouth Bus Station Stand 2 to Friars Walk 10bus bus 60 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    6h 54m

  4. Drive  121.5 mi

    1. Drive from Monmouth to Barnstaplecar car 121.5 mi
    2h 13m
    £31–44

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    5h 36m
    £61–119

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  • Distance: 166 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Monmouth Bus Station Stand 2 to Bus Station via Friars Walk 10, Kingsway K14, and Bus Station in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Apex to Barnstaple via Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3, Abergavenny, Newport (S Wales), Bristol Temple Meads, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 36m.

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