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

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Bus Station via Sarn Odeon and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Barnstaple?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Barnstaple is 329 miles. The road distance is 203.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs £70 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Aberystwyth to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Barnstaple bus from?

Aberystwyth to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Barnstaple is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs £70 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Barnstaple train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Barnstaple is 204 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Aberystwyth to Barnstaple.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Aberystwyth to Barnstaple?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
8h 5m
£73–230
Drive 202.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Barnstaple202.6 mi
4h 12m
£51–74
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian WayT1c
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
9h 37m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn OdeonT1c
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
9h 55m

Aberystwyth to Barnstaple by train

48Weekly Trains

8h 5mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 326.7 mi
Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Bus Station via Sarn Odeon and Bus Station in around 9h 55m.

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