There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Swindon 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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindontrain
3h 23m£39–89Drive 134.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barnstaple to Swindoncar 134.3 mi
2h 18m£32–47Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swindontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
4h 36m£40–71Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swindontrain
3h 43m£35–89Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 375
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 174 / ...
8h 48m
Barnstaple to Swindon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Swindon is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Swindon is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Fleming Way via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Swindon via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Swindon is 156 miles. The road distance is 135.1 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Swindon without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £35 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Barnstaple to Swindon, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Swindon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Swindon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Swindon is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 48m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Swindon, England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Swindon via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Fleming Way via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 48m.
- 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 Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–42
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.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
- £23–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstaple to Swindon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Swindon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Swindon is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Barnstaple to Swindon.
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