There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Fishguard by train, bus, or car
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Train via Swansea
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard & Goodwick
7h 31m£56–135Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station508 / ...
11h 6m£39–74Drive 223.1 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Fishguard223.1 mi
4h£55–79Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Haverfordwest
9h 41m£64–139Train, bus
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Synod InnT1c
- Take the bus from Synod Inn to Ffordd yr Efail 2T5
11h 19m
Barnstaple to Fishguard by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Fishguard is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 11h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Fishguard is to drive which takes 4h and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Fishguard. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ffordd yr Efail 2 via Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Haverfordwest Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Fishguard. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Fishguard is 273 miles. The road distance is 224.4 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Fishguard without a car is to train via Swansea which takes 7h 31m and costs £55 - £140.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Barnstaple to Fishguard, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Fishguard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Fishguard train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Fishguard is to train via Swansea which takes 7h 31m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 11h 6m.
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 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ffordd yr Efail 2 via Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Haverfordwest Bus Station in around 11h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- 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 Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Fishguard & Goodwick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Haverfordwest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Synod Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- enquiries@richardsbros.co.uk
- Website
- richardsbros.co.uk
Bus from Synod Inn to Ffordd yr Efail 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstaple to Fishguard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Fishguard train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Fishguard is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Barnstaple to Fishguard.
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