The distance between Saint Davids and Barnstaple is around 374km (233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 5m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Saint Davids to Barnstaple by 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 bus to Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens then Bristol Bus & Coach Station and then to Barnstaple Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Saint Davids to Barnstaple by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £65 ($77).
The distance between Saint Davids and Barnstaple is around 374km (233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 122km (76 miles)
It takes around 8h 50m to get from Saint Davids and Barnstaple by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint Davids to Barnstaple is to drive which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx £65 ($77).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint Davids and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Saint Davids and Barnstaple. We recommend that you drive to Barnstaple. instead which will take 4h 5m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint Davids and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Davids to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in St David's St David`s City Hall, Haverfordwest Bus Station, Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens, Bristol Bus & Coach Station and Bristol Bond St. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Saint Davids and Barnstaple. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Davids to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the bus to Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens then Bristol Bus & Coach Station and then to Barnstaple Bus Station. instead which will take 8h 50m.
The closest major airport to Barnstaple is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Barnstaple. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Saint Davids and Barnstaple. The distance is around 374km (233 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Davids to Barnstaple is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around £30 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 8h 50m | £30($35) | 5 times a week | 456km (283 miles) |
Drive | 4h 5m | £65($77) | on demand | 374km (233 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.