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How to get fromHarlech to Barnstapleby train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Harlech to Machynllethtrain train
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    10h 5m
    £162–259

  2. Drive 241.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Harlech to Barnstaplecar car 241.1 mi
    5h 10m
    £59–85

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus bus T1c
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    14h 23m

  4. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Harlech to Machynllethtrain train
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    11h 27m
    £146–279

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus bus T1c
    3. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    15h 19m

Harlech to Barnstaple by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 341.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 5m

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

You can take a train from Harlech to Barnstaple via Machynlleth, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 10h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harlech station to Bus Station via The Australia, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Sarn Odeon, and Bus Station in around 15h 19m.

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