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How to get fromBarnstaple to Fishguardby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Fishguard by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Swansea

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    4. Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train
    7h 40m
    £50–139

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp5
    3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus bus 112
    10h 32m
    £49–90

  3. Drive 221.3 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Fishguardcar car 221.3 mi
    4h 6m
    £55–79

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Haverfordwesttrain train
    9h 18m
    £65–133

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Synod Innbus bus T1c
    4. Take the bus from Synod Inn to Ffordd yr Efail 2bus bus T5
    10h 51m

Barnstaple to Fishguard by train

Calendar33Weekly Trains
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Fishguard & Goodwick via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ffordd yr Efail 2 via County Hall, Sophia Gardens, and Haverfordwest Bus Station in around 10h 32m.

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