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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Cardiff is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 15m.

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 15m 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 Kingsway GD via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

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 31m.

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 31m and costs £27 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m 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 31m and costs £27 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £60 and takes 4h 54m.

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 15m to drive from Barnstaple to Cardiff.

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

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

There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Cardiff 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 Temple Meads
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3h 31m
£28–82
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
4h 54m
£27–59
Drive 124 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Cardiff124 mi
2h 15m
£31–45
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 / ...
4h 35m
£49–93

Barnstaple to Cardiff by train

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3h 31mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 151.9 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD via Bus Station in around 4h 54m.

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