There are 3 ways to get from Truro to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Truro to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
4h 11m£74–179Drive 84.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Truro to Barnstaplecar 84.1 mi
1h 45m£21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 404 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
6h 34m£27–41
Truro to Barnstaple by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Truro to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Truro to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Truro station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Truro to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Truro and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Truro and Barnstaple is 144 miles. The road distance is 84.6 miles.
The best way to get from Truro to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £70 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Truro to Barnstaple, including transfers.
Truro to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Truro to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Truro station.
The best way to get from Truro to Barnstaple is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Truro, England and Barnstaple, England?
You can take a train from Truro to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Truro to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £55–70
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £70–110
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 Truro to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £50–75
- 1st Class
- £95–140
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £21–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Truro to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
Truro to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Truro to Barnstaple is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Truro to Barnstaple.
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