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How to get fromBarnstaple to Tenbyby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Swansea

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    4. Take the train from Swansea to Tenbytrain train
    7h 29m
    £112–228

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 202 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Upper Park Roadbus bus 112 / ...
    8h 36m
    £39–110

  3. Drive 210.7 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Tenbycar car 210.7 mi
    3h 48m
    £51–74

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tenbytrain train
    8h 26m
    £108–223

Barnstaple to Tenby by train

Calendar52Weekly Trains
Duration7h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Tenby via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Upper Park Road via Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 8h 36m.

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