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

The cheapest way to get from Alcester to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alcester to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Alcester and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Alcester station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Police Station and arriving at Bus Station via Redditch Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

How far is it from Alcester to Barnstaple?

The distance between Alcester and Barnstaple is 229 miles. The road distance is 157.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alcester to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs £55 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Alcester to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alcester to Barnstaple bus from?

Alcester to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Train or bus from Alcester to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Alcester to Barnstaple is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs £55 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Alcester to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Alcester to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Alcester to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Alcester to Barnstaple is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Alcester to Barnstaple.

Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2248+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St DavidsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapleExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
6h 34m
£58–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
9h 13m
£31–59
Drive 156.5 mi
1. Drive from Alcester to Barnstaple156.5 mi
2h 42m
£40–57
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Filton Abbey Wood
2. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
8h 55m
£69–108

Alcester to Barnstaple by bus

14Weekly Buses

9h 13mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 227.9 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Alcester, Warwickshire, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a bus from Police Station to Barnstaple via Redditch Bus Station, Redditch, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Police Station to Bus Station via Redditch Bus Station, Barford St, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 13m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.