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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 23m
    £136–235

  2. Drive  289.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Barnstaplecar car 289.3 mi
    6h 3m
    £72–104

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Carmarthen stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 508
    3. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    15h 18m

  4. Ferry, fly, train

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    10h 40m
    £95–251

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    10h 12m
    £139–237

Holyhead to Barnstaple by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 360.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Barnstaple via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holyhead Port to Bus Station via Carmarthen station, Rose and Crown, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Swansea City Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 15h 18m.

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