There are 4 ways to get from Pembroke Dock to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car
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Train via Swansea
best- Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 15m£101–194Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tesco to Sophia Gardensbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
9h 5m£32–56Drive 217.6 mi
- Drive from Pembroke Dock to Barnstaplecar 217.6 mi
3h 52m£54–78Train
- Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 51m£101–183
Pembroke Dock to Barnstaple by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pembroke Dock to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Pembroke Dock to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Pembroke Dock to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Tesco and arriving at Bus Station via Sophia Gardens and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Pembroke Dock to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Pembroke Dock and arriving at Barnstaple via Swansea, Bristol Parkway and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Pembroke Dock and Barnstaple is 273 miles. The road distance is 218.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pembroke Dock to Barnstaple without a car is to train via Swansea which takes 8h 15m and costs £100 - £200.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Pembroke Dock to Barnstaple, including transfers.
Pembroke Dock to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Tesco station.
Pembroke Dock to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pembroke Dock station.
The best way to get from Pembroke Dock to Barnstaple is to train via Swansea which takes 8h 15m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Pembroke Dock, Wales and Barnstaple, England?
You can take a train from Pembroke Dock to Barnstaple via Swansea, Bristol Parkway, and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tesco to Bus Station via Sophia Gardens and Bus Station in around 9h 5m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Pembroke Dock to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Tesco to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Pembroke Dock to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Pembroke Dock to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pembroke Dock to Barnstaple is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Pembroke Dock to Barnstaple.
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