There are 3 ways to get from Bristol to Appledore Station by bus, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Appledore Station, England?
National Express operates a bus from Bristol to Appledore Station once daily. Tickets cost $12 - $17 and the journey takes 3 h 20 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bristol to Appledore Station via Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, Barnstaple, Rail Station, and Instow, Anstey Way in around 3 h 55 min.

- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50 - $75
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $30 - $50
- Anytime Single
- $50 - $75
- Off-Peak Single
- $35 - $60

- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $80
- Website
- gwr.com
- Off-Peak Day Single
- $24 - $40
- Advanced Single
- $26 - $40
- Anytime Day Single
- $40 - $80
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22 - $40
- Website
- gwr.com
- Off-Peak Day Single
- $14 - $22
- Advanced Single
- $16 - $23
- Anytime Day Single
- $22 - $40

- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bristol to Instow
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12 - $17
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, Italian Lakes: Getting around by train and Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Questions & Answers
How far is it from Bristol to Appledore Station?
The distance between Bristol and Appledore Station is 120 km. The road distance is 169 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Appledore Station?
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Appledore Station is to bus which costs £9 - £13 and takes 3 h 44 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Appledore Station?
The quickest way to get from Bristol to Appledore Station is to drive which takes 1 h 56 min and costs £16 - £24.
Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Appledore Station?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bristol and arriving at Instow. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 h 20 min.
How long does it take to get from Bristol to Appledore Station?
The bus from Bristol to Instow takes 3 h 20 min including transfers and departs once daily.