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

The cheapest way to get from Cirencester to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cirencester to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cirencester and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Cirencester to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Beeches Car Park and arriving at Bus Station via Arle Court Transport Hub and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Cirencester to Barnstaple?

The distance between Cirencester and Barnstaple is 173 miles. The road distance is 131 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cirencester to Barnstaple without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 16m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Cirencester to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cirencester to Barnstaple bus from?

Cirencester to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.

Train or bus from Cirencester to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Cirencester to Barnstaple is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 16m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Cirencester to Barnstaple bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cirencester to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Cirencester to Barnstaple is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Cirencester to Barnstaple.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2173+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

Cirencester to Barnstaple - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cirencester to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 16m
£46–105
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
5h 34m
£31–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
6h 44m
£37–59
Drive 130.3 mi
1. Drive from Cirencester to Barnstaplecar 130.3 mi
2h 23m
£32–46
Line 51 bus, line 55 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from The Forum to Fleming Waybus 51
2. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Town Bridgebus 55
3. Take the bus from Town Bridge to Bus Stationbus 231
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 174 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 375
6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
10h 46m

Cirencester to Barnstaple by bus and train

116Weekly Services

5h 34mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cirencester to Barnstaple.

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Distance: 172.4 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Hospital to Barnstaple via Kemble station, Kemble, Swindon, Bristol Temple Meads, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beeches Car Park to Bus Station via Arle Court Transport Hub and Bus Station in around 6h 44m.

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