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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Bath to Barnstaple?

The distance between Bath and Barnstaple is 126 miles. The road distance is 96.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £22 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Bath to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Barnstaple bus from?

Bath to Barnstaple bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Barnstaple train from?

Bath to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bath to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Bath to Barnstaple is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £22 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Bath to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Bath to Barnstaple bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bath to Barnstaple train arrive?

Bath to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Bath to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Barnstaple is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Bath to Barnstaple.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St DavidsSheffield - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapleExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
3h 21m
£22–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationX39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
5h 28m
Drive 96 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Barnstaple96 mi
2h 10m
£24–35
Bus via Bridgwater
1. Take the bus from St Mary's Buildings to Bus Station173 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station375
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
6h 35m

Bath to Barnstaple by train

116Weekly Trains

3h 21mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 125.4 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Bus Station in around 5h 28m.

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