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

The cheapest way to get from Fishguard to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 11h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fishguard to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Fishguard and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Fishguard to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Ffordd yr Efail 2 and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Fishguard and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Fishguard to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Fishguard & Goodwick and arriving at Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Fishguard to Barnstaple?

The distance between Fishguard and Barnstaple is 271 miles. The road distance is 223.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fishguard to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Fishguard to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fishguard to Barnstaple bus from?

Fishguard to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Fishguard to Barnstaple train from?

Fishguard to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Fishguard & Goodwick station.

Train or bus from Fishguard to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Fishguard to Barnstaple is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 11h 14m.

Where does the Fishguard to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Fishguard to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Fishguard to Barnstaple train arrive?

Fishguard to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Fishguard to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Fishguard to Barnstaple is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Fishguard to Barnstaple.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick 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
6h 49m
£109–209
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 112
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus Cp5
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
11h 14m
£47–117
Drive 221.8 mi
1. Drive from Fishguard to Barnstaplecar 221.8 mi
4h 7m
£55–80
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Haverfordwest to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 32m
£109–213

Fishguard to Barnstaple by train

18Weekly Trains

6h 49mAverage Duration

£109Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Fishguard to Barnstaple.

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Distance: 269.6 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Bus Station via Haverfordwest Bus Station, Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Bus Station in around 11h 14m.

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