The distance between Welshpool and Barnstaple is around 328km (204 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Welshpool to Barnstaple by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Barnstaple → Welshpool if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Barnstaple Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Barnstaple by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £57 ($68).
The distance between Welshpool and Barnstaple is around 328km (204 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 186km (116 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Welshpool and Barnstaple by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Welshpool to Barnstaple is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £57 ($68).
The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Welshpool and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Welshpool to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
Transport for Wales, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Welshpool and Barnstaple. 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 Welshpool and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Welshpool to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Park St and Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Welshpool and Barnstaple. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Welshpool to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 5hrs.
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 Welshpool and Barnstaple. The distance is around 328km (204 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Welshpool to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £135 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 5hrs | £135($160) | every 2 hours | 427km (265 miles) |
Train via Cardiff Central | 5h 45m | £130($150) | every 4 hours | 447km (278 miles) |
Bus | 7h 15m | £28($33) | 4 times a week | 414km (257 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | £57($68) | on demand | 328km (204 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.