How to travel from Barnstaple to Bristol

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Compare bus and train for Barnstaple to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barnstaple to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $27.

Distance: 68 miles (110 km)

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$41

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$48

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$50

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 35m

Average total duration

3h 5m

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3h 3m

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2h 33m

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1h 57m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Barnstaple to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $41 (€33).

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

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barnstaple to Bristol costing on average $48 (€39).

The fastest way to travel from Barnstaple to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 2h 33m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Barnstaple and Bristol including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Barnstaple to Bristol among Omio's users.

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from Barnstaple to Bristol

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressNX502
    8:40 AM3h25
    Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station)
    12:05 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX502
    8:40 AM3h25
    Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station)
    12:05 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayP33275+CrossCountryC75304
    9:35 AM2h20
    Barnstaple station (BNP)
    11:55 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $651One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayP23190 · P23222
    10:35 AM2h41
    Barnstaple station (BNP)
    1:16 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $641One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayP33273 · P23220
    8:35 AM2h42
    Barnstaple station (BNP)
    11:17 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $641One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayP23193+CrossCountryC75343
    11:35 AM2h49
    Barnstaple station (BNP)
    2:24 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $611One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Barnstaple to Bristol

Travel to Bristol 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 Barnstaple to Bristol.

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There are 2 options to travel between Barnstaple and Bristol including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Barnstaple to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $41 (€33).

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

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barnstaple to Bristol costing on average $48 (€39).

The fastest way to travel from Barnstaple to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 2h 33m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 5m.

The distance from Barnstaple to Bristol is approximately 68 miles (110 km).
The average frequency per day from Barnstaple to Bristol is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barnstaple to Bristol:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barnstaple to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Bristol by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Barnstaple to Bristol:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Barnstaple to Bristol often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Bath, Manchester, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bristol and these popular destinations at a great price.
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