What is the cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Port Talbot?

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Port Talbot is to bus which costs £28 - £60 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Port Talbot?

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Port Talbot station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8 via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Port Talbot?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Port Talbot?

The distance between Barnstaple and Port Talbot is 186 miles. The road distance is 152.8 miles.

How do I travel from Barnstaple to Port Talbot without a car?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Port Talbot without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 34m and costs £40 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Barnstaple to Port Talbot?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Barnstaple to Port Talbot, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Port Talbot bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Port Talbot train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Port Talbot?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Port Talbot is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 34m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £60 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Port Talbot bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnstaple to Port Talbot train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Port Talbot?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Port Talbot is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Barnstaple to Port Talbot.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnstaple to Port Talbot?

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

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

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
4h 34m
£42–84
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8bus Uk940
5h 50m
£28–59
Drive 151.9 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Port Talbotcar 151.9 mi
2h 40m
£38–54
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
5h 20m
£55–105

Barnstaple to Port Talbot by train

117Weekly Trains

4h 34mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Barnstaple to Port Talbot.

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Distance: 185.3 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Port Talbot, Wales?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Port Talbot Parkway via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8 via Bus Station in around 5h 50m.

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