What is the cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Barnstaple?

The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Barnstaple?

The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Port Talbot and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Port Talbot and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Barnstaple via Bristol Parkway and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Port Talbot to Barnstaple?

The distance between Port Talbot and Barnstaple is 186 miles. The road distance is 153.3 miles.

How do I travel from Port Talbot to Barnstaple without a car?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Barnstaple without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 2m and costs £35 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Port Talbot to Barnstaple?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Port Talbot to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Barnstaple bus from?

Port Talbot to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Port Talbot to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Barnstaple is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 2m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £65 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Port Talbot to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Port Talbot to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Port Talbot to Barnstaple train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Port Talbot to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Barnstaple is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Port Talbot to Barnstaple.

How do I get a train ticket from Port Talbot to Barnstaple?

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

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

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 2m
£37–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
6h 30m
£28–62
Drive 152.4 mi
1. Drive from Port Talbot to Barnstaplecar 152.4 mi
2h 40m
£38–54
Train
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 55m
£35–94

Port Talbot to Barnstaple by train

116Weekly Trains

5h 2mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 185.2 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Barnstaple via Bristol Parkway and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Bus Station via Bus Station in around 6h 30m.

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