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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Bath is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Bath is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Bath?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Bath. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Bath Spa via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Bath?

The distance between Barnstaple and Bath is 126 miles. The road distance is 96.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Bath without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Barnstaple to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Bath bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Bath train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Bath?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Bath is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Bath bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnstaple to Bath train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Bath is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Barnstaple to Bath.

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

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Barnstaple to Bath - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Barnstaple to Bath by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St DavidsBarnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple MeadsPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
2h 43m
£31–72
Drive 95.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Bath95.8 mi
2h 9m
£24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationX39 / ...
4h 39m

Barnstaple to Bath by train

116Weekly Trains

2h 43mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 125.4 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Bath, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Bath Spa via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Bus Station in around 4h 39m.

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