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 5m£133–214Drive 241.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harlech to Barnstaplecar 241.1 mi
5h 10m£60–86Bus, train
- Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus 1
- 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 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 26m£128–234Bus
- Take the bus from The Australia to Carmarthen stationbus 1
- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardensbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
14h 24m
Harlech to Barnstaple by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harlech to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £55 - £90 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Harlech to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs £55 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Harlech station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Harlech station and arriving at Bus Station via The Australia, Rose and Crown, Sophia Gardens and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 24m.
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 5m.
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 5m and costs £130 - £220.
It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from Harlech to Barnstaple, including transfers.
Harlech to Barnstaple bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from The Australia 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 5m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 24m.
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, Carmarthen station, Rose and Crown, Sophia Gardens, and Bus Station in around 14h 24m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Harlech to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Harlech to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Bus from The Australia to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Harlech to Barnstaple bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Carmarthen station.
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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