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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    4h 41m
    £64–121

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merrywalks to Long Streetbus bus 65 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rock Streetbus bus 60
    3. Take the bus from Rock Street to Broadmeadbus bus T1
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    8h 11m
    £24–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    7h 24m
    £26–45

  4. Drive  121.2 mi

    1. Drive from Stroud to Barnstaplecar car 121.2 mi
    2h 9m
    £31–45

Stroud to Barnstaple by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Merrywalks to Barnstaple via Transport Hub, Gloucester, Bristol Temple Meads, and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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