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

The cheapest way to get from Neath to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Neath to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Neath and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Neath station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Bus Station via Bay Campus and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Neath and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Neath to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at Barnstaple via Bristol Parkway and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Neath to Barnstaple?

The distance between Neath and Barnstaple is 192 miles. The road distance is 158.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Neath to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Neath to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Neath to Barnstaple bus from?

Neath to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bay Campus station.

Where do I catch the Neath to Barnstaple train from?

Neath to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.

Train or bus from Neath to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Neath to Barnstaple is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Neath to Barnstaple bus arrive?

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

Where does the Neath to Barnstaple train arrive?

Neath to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Neath to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Neath to Barnstaple is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Neath to Barnstaple.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Neath to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
5h 10m
£38–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bay Campus to Bus StationUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
7h 20m
£30–50
Drive 158 mi
1. Drive from Neath to Barnstaple158 mi
2h 50m
£40–57
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Neath to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
6h 4m
£55–104

Neath to Barnstaple by train

116Weekly Trains

5h 10mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 190.8 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Neath to Barnstaple via Bristol Parkway and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Neath station to Bus Station via Bay Campus and Bus Station in around 7h 20m.

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