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

The cheapest way to get from Oswestry to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oswestry to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct train between Oswestry and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Oswestry to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Oswestry to Barnstaple?

The distance between Oswestry and Barnstaple is 268 miles. The road distance is 209.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oswestry to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Oswestry to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oswestry to Barnstaple train from?

Oswestry to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Where does the Oswestry to Barnstaple train arrive?

Oswestry to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Oswestry to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Oswestry to Barnstaple is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Oswestry to Barnstaple.

Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2366+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

Oswestry to Barnstaple - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Oswestry to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 15m
£118–203
Drive 208.6 mi
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1. Drive from Oswestry to Barnstaplecar 208.6 mi
4h 6m
£52–75
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
8h 42m
£59–123
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 46m
£109–208

Oswestry to Barnstaple by bus and train

104Weekly Services

7h 15mAverage Duration

£118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 265.9 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Unicorn Road Jct to Barnstaple via Bus Station, Shrewsbury, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 15m.

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