There are 6 ways to get from Barnstaple to Wrexham by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wrexham Generaltrain
6h 53m£111–179Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
9h 51m£40–70Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Lordswood Roadbus 105
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Wrexham Generaltrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
9h 35m£49–85Drive 219.5 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Wrexhamcar 219.5 mi
4h 28m£55–79Train, fly
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
8h 59m£111–254Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham Generaltrain
8h 15m£107–194
Barnstaple to Wrexham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Wrexham is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Wrexham is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Wrexham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Nightingale House via Birmingham Coach Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Wrexham. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Wrexham General via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Wrexham is 277 miles. The road distance is 220.8 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Wrexham without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 53m and costs £110 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Barnstaple to Wrexham, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Wrexham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Wrexham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Wrexham is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 53m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 51m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Wrexham, Wales?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Wrexham General via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Nightingale House via Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Railway Station in around 9h 51m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–180
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £50–180
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–180
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Saturday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £45–120
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–190
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wrexham General
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wolverhampton to Wrexham General
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham General
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Lordswood Road
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Barnstaple to Wrexham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Barnstaple to Wrexham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Wrexham is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Barnstaple to Wrexham.
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