There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Rugby by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain
5h£41–163Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain
7h£33–61Drive 185.8 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Rugbycar 185.8 mi
3h 21m£45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
8h 3m£33–68
Barnstaple to Rugby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Rugby is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Rugby is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bennett Street via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Rugby via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Barnstaple and Rugby is 235 miles. The road distance is 186.9 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £40 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Barnstaple to Rugby, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Rugby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Rugby is to train which takes 5h and costs £40 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Rugby, England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Rugby via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bennett Street via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 8h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstaple to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Rugby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Rugby is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Barnstaple to Rugby.
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