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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Tenby is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Tenby is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Tenby?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Upper Park Road via County Hall and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Tenby?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Tenby via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Tenby?

The distance between Barnstaple and Tenby is 261 miles. The road distance is 212.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Tenby without a car is to train via Swansea which takes 7h 29m and costs £50 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Barnstaple to Tenby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Tenby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Tenby train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Tenby?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Tenby is to train via Swansea which takes 7h 29m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Tenby bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Tenby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Tenby?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Tenby is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Barnstaple to Tenby.

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

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Barnstaple to Tenby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Swansea
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
4. Take the train from Swansea to Tenbytrain
7h 29m
£52–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 502
2. Take the bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus 112
8h 30m
£46–83
Drive 211.1 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Tenbycar 211.1 mi
3h 46m
£52–75
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 Tenbytrain
8h 20m
£68–129

Barnstaple to Tenby by train

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7h 29mAverage Duration

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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 County Hall and Sophia Gardens in around 8h 30m.

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