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

The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £29 - £70 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Llanelli and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Bus Station via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Llanelli and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Barnstaple via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Llanelli to Barnstaple?

The distance between Llanelli and Barnstaple is 210 miles. The road distance is 175.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Llanelli to Barnstaple without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 39m and costs £29 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Llanelli to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Llanelli to Barnstaple bus from?

Llanelli to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Llanelli to Barnstaple train from?

Llanelli to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llanelli station.

Train or bus from Llanelli to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Llanelli to Barnstaple is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 39m and costs £29 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Llanelli to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Llanelli to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Llanelli to Barnstaple train arrive?

Llanelli to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Llanelli to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Barnstaple is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Llanelli to Barnstaple.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2034+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

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

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

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Train via Bristol
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1. Take the train from Llanelli to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 39m
£29–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
8h 32m
£30–67
Drive 174.2 mi
1. Drive from Llanelli to Barnstaplecar 174.2 mi
3h 4m
£43–62
Train
1. Take the train from Llanelli to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 42m
£59–121

Llanelli to Barnstaple by train

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5h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 208.5 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Llanelli to Barnstaple via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Bus Station via Swansea Bus Station Stand P, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Bus Station in around 8h 32m.

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