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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Stroud is to bus via Bristol which costs £23 - £55 and takes 6h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Stroud is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Stroud?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Health Centre via Golden Valley Hotel and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Stroud?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Stroud (Glos) via Exeter St Davids and Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Stroud?

The distance between Barnstaple and Stroud is 178 miles. The road distance is 121.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Stroud without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Barnstaple to Stroud, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Stroud bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Stroud train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Stroud?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Stroud is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Stroud bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Stroud bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Arle Court Transport Hub station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Stroud train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Stroud?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Stroud is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Barnstaple to Stroud.

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

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Where can I stay near Stroud?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cheltenham Spatrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 42m
£91–145
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
6h 43m
£24–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 105
6h 9m
£28–66
Drive 121.1 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Stroudcar 121.1 mi
2h 9m
£30–43

Barnstaple to Stroud by train

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Distance: 176.8 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Stroud (Glos) via Exeter St Davids and Cheltenham Spa in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Transport Hub twice daily. Tickets cost £25–65 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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