There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Aberystwyth University by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
8h 26m£76–240Drive 201.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barnstaple to Aberystwyth University201.2 mi
4h 13m£51–74Train, bus
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
9h 58mBus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeon
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
10h 13m
Barnstaple to Aberystwyth University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Aberystwyth University is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Aberystwyth University is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Aberystwyth University station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Aberystwyth University. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Aberystwyth via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Aberystwyth University is 329 miles. The road distance is 202.4 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Aberystwyth University without a car is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs £75 - £240.
It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Barnstaple to Aberystwyth University, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Aberystwyth University train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Aberystwyth University is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs £75 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 13m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Aberystwyth University, Wales?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Aberystwyth University via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Aberystwyth in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Aberystwyth University via Bus Station, Sarn Odeon, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 10h 13m.
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- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstaple to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Aberystwyth University train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Aberystwyth University is 202 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Barnstaple to Aberystwyth University.
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