How to travel from Bristol to Barnstaple

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Compare bus and train for Bristol to Barnstaple

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Barnstaple among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €26, while a bus costs an average of €29.

Distance: 68 miles (110 km)

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Train
Bus

€26

Average price

Cheapest

€29

Average price

2h 39m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 9m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 28m

Average total duration

2h 58m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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

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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.

  • CrossCountryG01129+Great Western RailwayY41500
    8:14 AM2h13
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    10:27 AMBarnstaple station (BNP)
    221One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • CrossCountryG01129+Great Western RailwayY41500
    8:14 AM2h13
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    10:27 AMBarnstaple station (BNP)
    221One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG01129+Great Western RailwayY41500
    8:14 AM2h13
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    10:27 AMBarnstaple station (BNP)
    221One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • CrossCountryG01132+Great Western RailwayY41505
    8:45 AM2h41
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    11:26 AMBarnstaple station (BNP)
    221One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryG01146+Great Western RailwayY41522
    12:45 PM2h41
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    3:26 PMBarnstaple station (BNP)
    221One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryG01137+Great Western RailwayY41514
    10:45 AM2h42
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    1:27 PMBarnstaple station (BNP)
    221One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX105
    4:30 PM3h10
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    7:40 PMBarnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station)
    291One-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 bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Barnstaple is a train with an average price of €26.

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

A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Barnstaple costing on average €29.

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Barnstaple is by train with an average journey time of 2h 39m.

Other travel options to Barnstaple take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 28m.

The distance from Bristol to Barnstaple is approximately 68 miles (110 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Barnstaple is:
  • Around 7 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 bus and train 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 National Express, Megabus to go to Barnstaple by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Barnstaple by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bristol to Barnstaple:
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Barnstaple to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Barnstaple's key attractions, enjoy its local markets, and experience the nearby countryside.
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