There are 5 ways to get from Harlech to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Harlech to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
10h 3m£156–248Drive 241 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harlech to Barnstaplecar 241 mi
5h 10m£60–87Bus
- Take the bus from Jubilee Road to Wrexham Bus Station 5bus T3 / ...
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gma
- Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Bus Stationbus Gm3
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
14h 48mTrain via Cardiff
- Take the train from Harlech to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
11h 32m£144–263Train, bus
- Take the train from Harlech to Dovey Junctiontrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
13h 10m
Harlech to Barnstaple by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harlech to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Harlech to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Harlech to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Maes Parcio Cefn-coed and arriving at Bus Station via Jubilee Road, Wrexham Bus Station, Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Harlech to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Harlech and arriving at Barnstaple via Machynlleth, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
The distance between Harlech and Barnstaple is 344 miles. The road distance is 242.5 miles.
The best way to get from Harlech to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs £150 - £250.
It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Harlech to Barnstaple, including transfers.
Harlech to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Jubilee Road station.
Harlech to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Harlech station.
The best way to get from Harlech to Barnstaple is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs £150 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 48m.
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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maes Parcio Cefn-coed to Bus Station via Jubilee Road, Wrexham Bus Station 5, Wrexham Bus Station, Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho, and Bus Station in around 14h 48m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Harlech to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Harlech to Dovey Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Jubilee Road to Wrexham Bus Station 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £8–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Harlech to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Wrexham Bus Station 5.
Harlech to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harlech to Barnstaple is 242 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Harlech to Barnstaple.
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