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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury 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 6h 7m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Barnstaple?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Barnstaple is 247 miles. The road distance is 193.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Shrewsbury to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Barnstaple bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Barnstaple is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Shrewsbury to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Barnstaple train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Barnstaple is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Shrewsbury to Barnstaple.

How do I get a train ticket from Shrewsbury to Barnstaple?

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There are 4 ways to get from Shrewsbury 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
6h 7m
£121–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
8h 25m
£44–106
Drive 192 mi
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Barnstaplecar 192 mi
3h 51m
£47–68
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
7h 22m
£110–206

Shrewsbury to Barnstaple by train

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6h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 245.9 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 25m.

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