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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Cardiff is to bus which costs £21 - £55 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Cardiff Central via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Cardiff?

The distance between Barnstaple and Cardiff is 153 miles. The road distance is 124.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Cardiff without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 24m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Barnstaple to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Cardiff is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 24m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £55 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnstaple to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Cardiff is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Barnstaple to Cardiff.

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

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3h 24m
£63–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
5h 27m
£22–51
Drive 124 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Cardiffcar 124 mi
2h 16m
£31–44
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 36m
£68–133

Barnstaple to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 151.9 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Cardiff Central via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cardiff North Road via Bristol Bus Station in around 5h 27m.

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