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

The cheapest way to get from Tenby to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tenby to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Tenby and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Tenby to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Upper Park Road and arriving at Bus Station via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Tenby and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Tenby to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Tenby and arriving at Barnstaple via Bristol Parkway and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Tenby to Barnstaple?

The distance between Tenby and Barnstaple is 261 miles. The road distance is 213.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tenby to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £90 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Tenby to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tenby to Barnstaple bus from?

Tenby to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Upper Park Road station.

Where do I catch the Tenby to Barnstaple train from?

Tenby to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Tenby station.

Train or bus from Tenby to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Tenby to Barnstaple is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £90 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 58m.

Where does the Tenby to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Tenby to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where does the Tenby to Barnstaple train arrive?

Tenby to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Tenby to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Tenby to Barnstaple is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Tenby to Barnstaple.

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

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tenby to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 10m
£91–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Upper Park Road to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 112 / ...
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
8h 58m
£34–70
Drive 212 mi
1. Drive from Tenby to Barnstaplecar 212 mi
3h 47m
£51–74
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Tenby to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 22m
£68–193

Tenby to Barnstaple by train

2Weekly Trains

7h 10mAverage Duration

£91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 259.5 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Tenby, Wales and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Tenby to Barnstaple via Bristol Parkway and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Upper Park Road to Bus Station via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Bus Station in around 8h 58m.

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