How to travel from Bristol to Barnstaple

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Travel Information between Bristol and Barnstaple

Distance109 km
Available travel modesTrain or coach
Ticket price range€20 - €21
Cheapest modeTrain • €20 • 2 h 16 min
Fastest modeTrain • €20 • 2 h 16 min
Popular travel companiesMegabus or Great Western Rail

Travel 109 km by train or coach between Bristol and Barnstaple. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Megabus or Great Western Rail among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Bristol to Barnstaple.

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from Bristol to Barnstaple

How to get from Bristol to Barnstaple by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bristol to Barnstaple is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
02:35PM3h20
Bristol
05:55PMBarnstaple
331One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
02:35PM3h20
Bristol
05:55PMBarnstaple
331One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
02:35PM3h20
Bristol
05:55PMBarnstaple
331One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
03:35PM3h20
Bristol
06:55PMBarnstaple
331One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Barnstaple

Travel to Barnstaple easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Barnstaple.

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There are 2 ways to get from Bristol to Barnstaple: train or coach.

The cheapest way to travel between Bristol and Barnstaple is a train with an average price of €20.

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Barnstaple:

Taking a train costs €1 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of €21.

The fastest way to get to Barnstaple from Bristol is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 16 min.

Other travel options to Barnstaple take longer:

Coach takes 3 h 5 min on average.

The distance from Bristol to Barnstaple is approximately 109 km.

The average frequency per day from Bristol to Barnstaple is:

  • 3 coaches a day.
  • 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Bristol to Barnstaple as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Bristol to Barnstaple:

  • Coaches most often depart from Bristol at Bristol, Airport and arrive in Barnstaple at Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station).

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bristol to Barnstaple:

  • You can take a coach from Bristol to Barnstaple with Megabus or National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for €19 with Megabus from Bristol to Barnstaple.
  • You can travel between Bristol and Barnstaple by train with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country or first_great_western. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €20 with Great Western Rail from Bristol to Barnstaple.

Yes, there are direct services available from Bristol to Barnstaple with the following travel companies:

  • Direct coach available with Megabus or National Express 3 direct coaches per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Barnstaple as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Bristol to Barnstaple.

Looking to extend your trip from Bristol to Barnstaple? Many Omio customers who go from Bristol to Barnstaple usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like London, Exeter, Birmingham or Backwell. If you're looking to explore London, Exeter, Birmingham or Backwell from Barnstaple, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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