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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Barnstaple
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Barnstaple among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a train costs an average of €43.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€52 Average price Cheapest | €88 Average price |
5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Barnstaple is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Barnstaple:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Barnstaple costing on average $54 (€43).
Other travel options to Barnstaple take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Barnstaple as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station).
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Barnstaple station (BNP).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Barnstaple by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Barnstaple by bus.
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