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

The cheapest way to get from Fishguard to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 12h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fishguard to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Fishguard and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Fishguard to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Ffordd yr Efail 2 and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Swansea City Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Fishguard and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Fishguard to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Fishguard & Goodwick and arriving at Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Fishguard to Barnstaple?

The distance between Fishguard and Barnstaple is 271 miles. The road distance is 223.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fishguard to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Fishguard to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fishguard to Barnstaple bus from?

Fishguard to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Richards Bros, depart from Ffordd yr Efail 2 station.

Where do I catch the Fishguard to Barnstaple train from?

Fishguard to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Fishguard & Goodwick station.

Train or bus from Fishguard to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Fishguard to Barnstaple is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 12h 46m.

Where does the Fishguard to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Fishguard to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Richards Bros, arrive at Haverfordwest Bus Station Bay 5.

Where does the Fishguard to Barnstaple train arrive?

Fishguard to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Fishguard to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Fishguard to Barnstaple is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Fishguard to Barnstaple.

Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2305+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 40m
£98–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Haverfordwest Bus Station Bay 5bus T11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 508
3. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
12h 46m
£43–76
Drive 221.8 mi
1. Drive from Fishguard to Barnstaplecar 221.8 mi
4h 7m
£55–80
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Haverfordwest stationbus T11 / ...
2. Take the train from Haverfordwest to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
10h 32m
£100–180

Fishguard to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 269.6 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Bus Station via Haverfordwest Bus Station Bay 5, Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Swansea City Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 46m.

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