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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Porth is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Porth is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Porth?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Porth. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Pontypridd Road via Bristol Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Porth?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Porth. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Porth via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Porth?

The distance between Barnstaple and Porth is 168 miles. The road distance is 135.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Porth without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 37m and costs £25 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Barnstaple to Porth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Porth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Porth train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Porth?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Porth is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 37m and costs £25 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Porth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnstaple to Porth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Porth?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Porth is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Barnstaple to Porth.

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

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Where can I stay near Porth?

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

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

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Train via Bristol
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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 Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 37m
£26–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Pontypridd Roadbus 132
6h 44m
£34–69
Drive 134.6 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Porthcar 134.6 mi
2h 27m
£33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 39m
£47–96

Barnstaple to Porth by train

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4h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 167.3 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Porth via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Pontypridd Road via Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 6h 44m.

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