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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 28m
    £87–170

  2. Bus via Cardiff

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    7h 30m
    £27–64

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    6h 50m
    £28–90

  4. Drive 161.4 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Barnstaplecar car 161.4 mi
    2h 52m
    £40–57

  5. 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 32m
    £85–167

Swansea to Barnstaple by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station via Bus Station in around 6h 50m.

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