There are 4 ways to get from Fishguard to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 59m£130–259Drive 221.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fishguard to Barnstaplecar 221.8 mi
4h 6m£54–78Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
12h 3m£60–85Train
- Take the train from Haverfordwest to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 43m£125–229
Fishguard to Barnstaple by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fishguard to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Fishguard to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £80.
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, Swansea City Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Fishguard to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Fishguard & Goodwick and arriving at Barnstaple via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Fishguard and Barnstaple is 271 miles. The road distance is 223.1 miles.
The best way to get from Fishguard to Barnstaple without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 59m and costs £130 - £260.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Fishguard to Barnstaple, including transfers.
Fishguard to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Fishguard to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Fishguard & Goodwick station.
The best way to get from Fishguard to Barnstaple is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 59m and costs £130 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £85 and takes 12h 3m.
What companies run services between Fishguard, Wales and Barnstaple, England?
You can take a train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Barnstaple via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Bus Station via Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Swansea City Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 3m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £45–65
Train from Haverfordwest to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–60
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £22–27
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £29–45
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- 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
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £60–75
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £80–120
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £26–40
- 1st Class
- £35–50
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–60
- 1st Class
- £70–100
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Fishguard to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Fishguard to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fishguard to Barnstaple is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Fishguard to Barnstaple.
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