The distance between Barnstaple and Cardiff is around 202km (125 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Cardiff by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Exeter St Davids then Bristol Parkway and then to Cardiff Central.
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Take the bus to Bristol Bond St and then to Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens.
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There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Cardiff by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($42).
The distance between Barnstaple and Cardiff is around 202km (125 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 76km (47 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Barnstaple and Cardiff by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Cardiff is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £35 ($42).
The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Cardiff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Cardiff. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Barnstaple and Cardiff. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barnstaple and Cardiff. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St and Bristol Bus & Coach Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Cardiff. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Cardiff. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then Bristol Parkway and then to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Cardiff is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Barnstaple and Cardiff. The distance is around 202km (125 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Cardiff is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £78 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 55m | £78($90) | every 2 hours | 246km (153 miles) |
Train via Exeter St Davids | 3h 35m | £59($70) | every 3 hours | 246km (153 miles) |
Bus | 4h 10m | £20($24) | 6 times a week | 233km (145 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | £35($42) | on demand | 202km (125 miles) |
The following major airports near Cardiff offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.