What is the cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Gloucester?

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Gloucester is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Gloucester?

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Gloucester is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Gloucester?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Transport Hub via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Gloucester?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Gloucester via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Gloucester?

The distance between Barnstaple and Gloucester is 154 miles. The road distance is 125 miles.

How do I travel from Barnstaple to Gloucester without a car?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Gloucester without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £28 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Barnstaple to Gloucester?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Barnstaple to Gloucester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Gloucester bus from?

Barnstaple to Gloucester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Gloucester train from?

Barnstaple to Gloucester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Gloucester?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Gloucester is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £28 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £55 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Gloucester bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Gloucester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Gloucester train arrive?

Barnstaple to Gloucester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Gloucester?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Gloucester is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Barnstaple to Gloucester.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnstaple to Gloucester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Barnstaple to Gloucester?

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Barnstaple to Gloucester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Gloucester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain
3h 37m
£29–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Transport Hubbus 100
5h 15m
£27–52
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Gloucestertrain Bristol Temple Meads - Worcester Foregate Street / ...
5h 6m
£32–62
Drive 124.2 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Gloucestercar 124.2 mi
2h 10m
£30–44

Barnstaple to Gloucester by train

116Weekly Trains

3h 37mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Barnstaple to Gloucester.

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Distance: 152.9 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Gloucester, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Gloucester via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Transport Hub via Bus Station in around 5h 15m.

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