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

The cheapest way to get from Stroud to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stroud to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Stroud and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Stroud to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Merrywalks and arriving at Bus Station via Transport Hub and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Stroud and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Stroud to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Stroud (Glos) and arriving at Barnstaple via Cheltenham Spa and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Stroud to Barnstaple?

The distance between Stroud and Barnstaple is 178 miles. The road distance is 121.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stroud to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £30 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Stroud to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stroud to Barnstaple bus from?

Stroud to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Stroud to Barnstaple train from?

Stroud to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Stroud to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Stroud to Barnstaple is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £30 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £60 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Stroud to Barnstaple bus arrive?

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

Where does the Stroud to Barnstaple train arrive?

Stroud to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Stroud to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Stroud to Barnstaple is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Stroud to Barnstaple.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Stroud to Barnstaple?

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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Stroud to Barnstaple - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 60 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Exeter St DavidsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapleExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
4h 54m
£33–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Bus StationUk077
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
7h 19m
£29–60
Drive 121.2 mi
1. Drive from Stroud to Barnstaple121.2 mi
2h 8m
£30–43
Bus, line 60 bus
1. Take the bus from Merrywalks to Sainsbury's65 / ...
2. Take the bus from May Lane Bus Station to Rock Street60
3. Take the bus from Rock Street to Cabot CircusT1
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
8h 7m

Stroud to Barnstaple by train

118Weekly Trains

4h 54mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Stroud to Barnstaple.

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Distance: 176.7 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Stroud (Glos) to Barnstaple via Cheltenham Spa and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrywalks to Bus Station via Transport Hub and Bus Station in around 7h 19m.

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