There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Barry by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 32m£31–80Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 502
- Take the bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
5h 59m£38–70Drive 132.6 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Barrycar 132.6 mi
2h 34m£33–48Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 11m£53–94
Barnstaple to Barry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Barry is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Barry is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Barry. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Priory via County Hall, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Barry. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Barry via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Barry is 162 miles. The road distance is 133.4 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Barry without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 32m and costs £30 - £80.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Barnstaple to Barry, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Barry bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Barry train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Barry is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 32m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Barry, Wales?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Barry via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Priory via County Hall, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 9 in around 5h 59m.
- 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
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- 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 Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–21
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstaple to Barry bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.
Barnstaple to Barry train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Barry is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Barnstaple to Barry.
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