How to travel from Barnstaple to Wrexham, United Kingdom

The distance between Barnstaple and Wrexham is around 372km (231 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Wrexham 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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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then Birmingham New Street and then to Wrexham General.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Chester Bus Interchange.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £33($39)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Wrexham.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance372km (231 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and Wrexham

There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Wrexham by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £33 ($39) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £64 ($76).

The distance between Barnstaple and Wrexham is around 372km (231 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Barnstaple and Wrexham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Wrexham is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £64 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Wrexham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £33 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Wrexham. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Wrexham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and Transport for Wales run train services between Barnstaple and Wrexham. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barnstaple and Wrexham. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to Wrexham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street, Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street, Chester Bus Interchange and Railway Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Wrexham. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Wrexham. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then Birmingham New Street and then to Wrexham General. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Wrexham is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Wrexham. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Barnstaple and Wrexham. The distance is around 372km (231 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Wrexham is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £140 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and Wrexham

Transport options from Barnstaple to Wrexham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
£140($165)
every 2 hours444km (276 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids6h 25m
£130($155)
every 4 hours464km (288 miles)
Bus
8hrs
£33($39)
6 times a week456km (283 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
£64($76)
on demand372km (231 miles)

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Airports near Wrexham

The following major airports near Wrexham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Wrexham
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Wrexham
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Wrexham