There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to North Devon by train, bus, rideshare, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
2h 55m£63–141Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bristol to Barnstaple93.1 mi
2h 11m£8–15Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
3h 20m£20–28Drive 92.8 mi
- Drive from Bristol to North Devoncar 92.8 mi
1h 47m£23–33
Bristol to North Devon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to North Devon is to rideshare which costs £8 - £15 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to North Devon is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £22 - £35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to North Devon. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Bristol and North Devon is 115 miles. The road distance is 93.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to North Devon without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £60 - £150.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Bristol to North Devon, including transfers.
Bristol to North Devon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to North Devon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to North Devon is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £28 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and North Devon, England?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £20–28 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–60
- 1st Class
- £70–100
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–50
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £50–75
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £22–27
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £30–45
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bristol to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to North Devon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Bristol to North Devon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to North Devon is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Bristol to North Devon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bristol and North Devon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
















