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.
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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Take the train to Exeter St Davids then Birmingham New Street and then to Wrexham General.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Chester Bus Interchange.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 5hrs | £140($165) | every 2 hours | 444km (276 miles) |
Train via Exeter St Davids | 6h 25m | £130($155) | every 4 hours | 464km (288 miles) |
Bus | 8hrs | £33($39) | 6 times a week | 456km (283 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | £64($76) | on demand | 372km (231 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Wrexham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.