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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Barnstaple is to bus via Newport Train Station which costs £21 - £55 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Newport and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway K14 and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Newport and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Newport to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Newport to Barnstaple?

The distance between Newport and Barnstaple is 141 miles. The road distance is 113.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Barnstaple without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 51m and costs £55 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Newport to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newport to Barnstaple bus from?

Newport to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Kingsway K14 station.

Where do I catch the Newport to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Newport to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Newport to Barnstaple is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 51m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £60 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Newport to Barnstaple bus arrive?

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

Where does the Newport to Barnstaple train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newport to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Barnstaple is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Newport to Barnstaple.

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) 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
3h 51m
£58–122
Bus via Newport Train Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
5h 5m
£21–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Bus Stationbus 216 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
4h 50m
£24–58
Drive 112.5 mi
1. Drive from Newport to Barnstaplecar 112.5 mi
2h 1m
£28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
4h 9m
£64–122

Newport to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 140.3 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway K14 to Bus Station via Bus Station in around 4h 50m.

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