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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Barry is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Barry is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Barry?

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 Bus Station, Kingsway GR and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Barry?

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 23m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Barry?

The distance between Barnstaple and Barry is 162 miles. The road distance is 133.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Barry without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 23m and costs £35 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Barnstaple to Barry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Barry bus from?

Barnstaple to Barry bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Barry train from?

Barnstaple to Barry train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Barry?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Barry is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 23m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Barry bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnstaple to Barry train arrive?

Barnstaple to Barry train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Barry?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Barry is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Barnstaple to Barry.

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

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Where can I stay near Barry?

There are 1416+ hotels available in Barry.

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

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

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
4h 23m
£37–84
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk940 / ...
6h 23m
£29–60
Drive 132.6 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Barry132.6 mi
2h 33m
£33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St DavidsBarnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 12m
£53–100

Barnstaple to Barry by train

117Weekly Trains

4h 23mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Barnstaple to Barry.

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Distance: 161.3 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Priory via Bus Station, Kingsway GD, Kingsway GR, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 6h 23m.

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