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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Barnstaple
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Barnstaple among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. 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 train costs an average of $26, and a bus costs an average of $28.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$40 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Bristol 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 Bristol to Barnstaple:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Barnstaple costing on average $28 (€22).
Other travel options to Barnstaple take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Barnstaple as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Barnstaple station (BNP).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station).
- Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Barnstaple by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Barnstaple by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express.
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