There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3h 31m£29–82Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hall502
- Take the bus from County Hall to Sophia GardensCp5
4h 45m£38–67Drive 124 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Cardiff124 mi
2h 15m£31–45Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St DavidsBarnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 35m£49–93
Barnstaple to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Cardiff is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via County Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
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.
The distance between Barnstaple and Cardiff is 153 miles. The road distance is 124.7 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Cardiff without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 31m and costs £28 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Barnstaple to Cardiff, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Cardiff is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 31m and costs £28 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 4h 45m.
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 Sophia Gardens via County Hall in around 4h 45m.
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- 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
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–42
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–24
- 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 Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–24
- 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
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstaple to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.
Barnstaple to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Cardiff is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Barnstaple to Cardiff.
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