There are 3 ways to get from Barnstaple to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by bus, car or train
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Recommended option
Bus, drive
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Take the bus from Barnstaple Bus Station to Weston-super-Mare Alexandra Parade
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Drive from Weston-super-Mare Alexandra Parade to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
2 alternative options
Train
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Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
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Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
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Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
Drive
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Drive from Barnstaple to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Barnstaple to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to bus and drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 3h 2m.
The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Cardiff Airport (CWL). However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Rhoose via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 38 miles. The road distance is 139.6 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Cardiff Airport (CWL) without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £70 - £210.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Barnstaple to Cardiff Airport (CWL), including transfers.
Barnstaple to Cardiff Airport (CWL) train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Cardiff Airport (CWL) train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Barnstaple to Cardiff Airport (CWL).
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- Distance: 38.3 miles
- Duration: 3h 2m
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Cardiff Airport (CWL) via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 20m.
- 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
- £18 - £45
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day Single
- £18 - £26
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £30 - £45
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35 - £85
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day Single
- £35 - £55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55 - £85
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15 - £40
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day Single
- £15 - £22
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £26 - £40
- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45 - £110
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Standard
- £45 - £65
- 1st Class
- £75 - £110
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £27 - £45
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Standard
- £27 - £40
- 1st Class
- £30 - £45
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- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Barnstaple Bus Station to Weston-super-Mare Alexandra Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £12 - £17
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
- Schedules at
- https://uk.megabus.com/timetables
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