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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Welshpool is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Welshpool is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Welshpool via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Welshpool?

The distance between Barnstaple and Welshpool is 267 miles. The road distance is 194.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Barnstaple to Welshpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Welshpool bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Welshpool train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Welshpool?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Welshpool is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Welshpool bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Welshpool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Welshpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Welshpool is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Barnstaple to Welshpool.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Barnstaple to Welshpool?

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Barnstaple to Welshpool - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Welshpool by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain
6h 39m
£126–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
9h 7m
£46–118
Drive 193.3 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Welshpoolcar 193.3 mi
3h 58m
£48–69
Train via Cardiff
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 Shrewsburytrain
8h 8m
£110–218
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
10h 40m

Barnstaple to Welshpool by train

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6h 39mAverage Duration

£126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 265.2 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Welshpool via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 7m.

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