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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 bus, with an average ticket price of €30 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 bus costs an average of €30, while a train costs an average of €36.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€36 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Barnstaple
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Barnstaple, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Barnstaple:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Barnstaple costing on average €36.
Other travel options to Barnstaple take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
Tickets start at around €36 compared to roughly €40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €4. The journey takes 2h 9m versus 1h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Barnstaple
How to get from Bristol to Barnstaple by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Barnstaple is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:35 PM 3h20 Bristol 6:55 PM Barnstaple €32 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:35 PM 3h20 Bristol 6:55 PM Barnstaple €32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:35 PM 3h20 Bristol 6:55 PM Barnstaple €32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:35 PM 3h20 Bristol 5:55 PM Barnstaple €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Barnstaple:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Barnstaple costing on average €36.
Other travel options to Barnstaple take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- 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 National Express to go to Barnstaple by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Barnstaple by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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