How to travel from Barnstaple to Bristol

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Travel Information between Barnstaple and Bristol

Distance68 miles (109 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$23 - $24
Cheapest modeBus • $23 (€21) • 3 h 25 min
Fastest modeTrain • $24 (€21) • 2 h 16 min
Popular travel companiesMegabus or Great Western Rail

Travel 68 miles (109 km) by train or bus to Bristol from Barnstaple. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Megabus or Great Western Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Barnstaple to Bristol.

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from Barnstaple to Bristol

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

Our recommendation

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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 Express
07:30AM3h35
Barnstaple
11:05AMBristol
$411One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
07:30AM3h35
Barnstaple
11:05AMBristol
$411One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
07:30AM3h35
Barnstaple
11:05AMBristol
$411One-way
0 transfers

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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 travel options from Barnstaple to Bristol: train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Bristol is a bus with an average price of $23 (€21).

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

Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which costs on average $24 (€21) for the same trip.

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

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Getting to Bristol by bus takes 3 h 25 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 68 miles (109 km) between Barnstaple and Bristol.

The average frequency per day from Barnstaple to Bristol is:

  • 3 buses a day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Barnstaple and Bristol as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Barnstaple to Bristol:

  • Most travelers take a bus from Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station) to Bristol, Airport.

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

  • You can go to Bristol from Barnstaple by bus with Megabus or National Express. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $21 (€19) with Megabus from Barnstaple to Bristol on Omio.
  • You can take a train from Barnstaple to Bristol with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry or first_great_western. Cheap tickets can be found for $24 (€21) with Great Western Rail from Barnstaple to Bristol.

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

  • You can check for a direct bus to Bristol with Megabus or National Express with 2 direct buses per day.

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

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