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

The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Barnstaple is to train and bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rugby to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Rugby and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from North Street and arriving at Bus Station via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Rugby and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Rugby to Barnstaple?

The distance between Rugby and Barnstaple is 235 miles. The road distance is 186.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rugby to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £40 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Rugby to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Barnstaple bus from?

Rugby to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Barnstaple train from?

Rugby to Barnstaple train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.

Train or bus from Rugby to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Rugby to Barnstaple is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £40 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Rugby to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Rugby to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Rugby to Barnstaple train arrive?

Rugby to Barnstaple train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Rugby to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Barnstaple is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Rugby to Barnstaple.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2052+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 49m
£43–165
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
8h 3m
£33–71
Drive 185.5 mi
1. Drive from Rugby to Barnstaplecar 185.5 mi
3h 22m
£46–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 460 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
8h 51m
£54–108

Rugby to Barnstaple by train

116Weekly Trains

5h 49mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rugby to Barnstaple.

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Distance: 233.5 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Rugby, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Rugby to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Street to Bus Station via Transport Museum, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 51m.

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