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How to get fromStroud to Barnstapleby train, bus, or car

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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 Swindon 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 39m
    £76–161

  2. Bus, line 60 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merrywalks to Sainsbury'sbus bus 65 / ...
    2. Take the bus from May Lane Bus Station to Rock Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Rock Street to Cabot Circusbus bus T1
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    7h 50m
    £24–56

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    7h 4m
    £28–71

  4. Drive 121.2 mi

    1. Drive from Stroud to Barnstaplecar car 121.2 mi
    2h 9m
    £30–44

Stroud to Barnstaple by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Stroud (Glos) to Barnstaple via Swindon, Bristol Temple Meads, and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £24–65 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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