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Compare bus and train for Barnstaple to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barnstaple to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Barnstaple to Bristol
Compare the available ways to get from Barnstaple to Bristol, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barnstaple to Bristol:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barnstaple to Bristol costing on average $57.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 57m.
Tickets start at around $57 compared to roughly $48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$9. The journey takes 2h 21m versus 1h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Barnstaple to Bristol
How to get from Barnstaple to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barnstaple to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX105
9:15 AM 3h35 Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station) 12:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX105
9:15 AM 3h35 Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station) 12:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- C01603+
G008659:35 AM 2h20 Barnstaple station (BNP) 11:55 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) $64 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- C01606+G01080
11:35 AM 2h49 Barnstaple station (BNP) 2:24 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) $63 1 One-way 1 transfer - C01605 · G15498
10:35 AM 2h40 Barnstaple station (BNP) 1:15 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) $64 1 One-way 1 transfer - C01587 · G15500
12:35 PM 2h41 Barnstaple station (BNP) 3:16 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) $64 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Barnstaple to Bristol:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barnstaple to Bristol costing on average $57.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 57m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barnstaple and Bristol as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Barnstaple station (BNP) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station) and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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