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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Barnstaple?

The distance between Cardiff and Barnstaple is 153 miles. The road distance is 125.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Barnstaple without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 56m and costs £25 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Cardiff to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Barnstaple bus from?

Cardiff to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Barnstaple is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 56m and costs £25 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Cardiff to Barnstaple bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Barnstaple train arrive?

Cardiff to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Barnstaple is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Cardiff to Barnstaple.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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

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

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
3h 56m
£26–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus StationCp5
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
4h 25m
£33–62
Drive 124.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Barnstaple124.8 mi
2h 16m
£32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St DavidsCardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapleExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
4h 22m
£53–90

Cardiff to Barnstaple by train

116Weekly Trains

3h 56mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 151.9 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Bus Station in around 4h 25m.

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