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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Rhyl is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Rhyl is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Rhyl?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Rhyl station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Rhyl Bus Station Stand C via Bus Station, Newhall St, Chester Bus Interchange and Holywell Bus Station Stand 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Rhyl?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Rhyl. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Rhyl via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Rhyl?

The distance between Barnstaple and Rhyl is 308 miles. The road distance is 253.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Rhyl without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 16m and costs £60 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Barnstaple to Rhyl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Rhyl bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Rhyl train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Rhyl?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Rhyl is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 16m and costs £60 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 27m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Rhyl bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnstaple to Rhyl train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Rhyl?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Rhyl is 253 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Barnstaple to Rhyl.

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

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Where can I stay near Rhyl?

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Barnstaple to Rhyl - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Barnstaple to Rhyl by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Rhyltrain
7h 16m
£63–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus Interchangebus
11h 27m
£40–74
Drive 251.9 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Rhylcar 251.9 mi
5h 6m
£62–89
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Rhyltrain
6h 45m
£104–319
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 Rhyltrain
9h 10m
£84–169
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
4. Take the train from Chester to Rhyltrain
9h 12m
£100–206

Barnstaple to Rhyl by train

72Weekly Trains

7h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 306.3 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Rhyl via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rhyl Bus Station Stand C via Bus Station, Newhall St, Chester Bus Interchange, and Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 in around 11h 27m.

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