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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

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train
    6h 44m
    £108–208

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 202 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus bus 112
    10h 50m
    £48–122

  3. Drive 221.3 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Fishguardcar car 221.3 mi
    4h 7m
    £55–79

  4. Train via Cardiff

    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
    £110–212

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the train from Taunton 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
    11h 5m

Barnstaple to Fishguard by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Fishguard & Goodwick via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ffordd yr Efail 2 via Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, Bus Station, and Haverfordwest Bus Station in around 10h 50m.

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