There are 4 ways to get from Telford to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Telford Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 41m£108–271Drive 190.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Telford to Barnstaplecar 190.9 mi
3h 25m£47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
8h 25m£55–76Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 12m£128–233
Telford to Barnstaple by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Telford to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Telford to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Telford station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Telford to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Telford Central and arriving at Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Telford and Barnstaple is 233 miles. The road distance is 192 miles.
The best way to get from Telford to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £100 - £280.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Telford to Barnstaple, including transfers.
Telford to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Telford to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Telford Central station.
The best way to get from Telford to Barnstaple is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £100 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Telford, England and Barnstaple, England?
You can take a train from Telford Central to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 8h 25m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Telford Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £11–16
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–60
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Telford Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–210
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £75–110
- 1st Class
- £150–210
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £22–27
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £30–45
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £60–75
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £80–120
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Telford to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Telford to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Telford to Barnstaple is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Telford to Barnstaple.
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