There are 3 ways to get from Barnstaple to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cheltenham Spatrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 28m£67–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Tpt Hubbus 105
5h 3m£23–36Drive 130.9 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Cheltenhamcar 130.9 mi
2h 13m£33–48
Barnstaple to Cheltenham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Promenade via Arle Court Tpt Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Cheltenham is 159 miles. The road distance is 131.7 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Barnstaple to Cheltenham, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Cheltenham is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Cheltenham, England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Cheltenham Spa via Exeter St Davids in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Tpt Hub twice daily. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Tpt Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Barnstaple to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Arle Court Tpt Hub station.
Barnstaple to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Cheltenham is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Barnstaple to Cheltenham.
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