How to travel from Bristol to Barnstaple

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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 €18. 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 €18, and a bus costs an average of €23.

Distance: 68 miles (110 km)

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€32

Average price

€31

Average price

Cheapest

3h 41m

Average total duration

3h 11m

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30m

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3h 13m

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Fastest

2h 43m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Bristol to Barnstaple

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

Our recommendation

train

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

CrossCountryC72067+Great Western RailP31237
09:50AM2h39
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
12:29PMBarnstaple station (BNP)
$341One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

CrossCountryC72067+Great Western RailP31237
09:50AM2h39
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
12:29PMBarnstaple station (BNP)
$341One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

CrossCountryC75135+Great Western RailP31244
11:57AM2h29
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
02:26PMBarnstaple station (BNP)
$581One-way
1 transfer

Other options

CrossCountryC74897+Great Western RailP31232
08:44AM2h44
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
11:28AMBarnstaple station (BNP)
$341One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC74852+Great Western RailP31240
10:55AM2h36
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
01:31PMBarnstaple station (BNP)
$401One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC75136+Great Western RailP31247
12:51PM2h36
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
03:27PMBarnstaple station (BNP)
$581One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX502
03:35PM3h05
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
06:40PMBarnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station)
$441One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Barnstaple

Travel to Barnstaple 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 Bristol to Barnstaple.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Barnstaple including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Barnstaple is a train with an average price of $23 (€18).

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

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Barnstaple costing on average $29 (€23).

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

Other travel options to Barnstaple take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 5m.

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

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