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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    5h 29m
    £79–153

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    7h 5m
    £25–49

  3. Drive  161.4 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Barnstaplecar car 161.4 mi
    2h 52m
    £40–58

  4. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 14m
    £76–148

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1bus bus X1
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 3m
    £67–120

Swansea to Barnstaple by train

Calendar115Weekly Trains
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Barnstaple via Bristol Parkway and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bus Station via Bus Station in around 7h 5m.

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