How to travel from Wrexham to Barnstaple, United Kingdom

The distance between Wrexham and Barnstaple is around 373km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Wrexham 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.

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street and then to Barnstaple Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £32($38)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Barnstaple.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance373km (232 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wrexham and Barnstaple

There are several options for getting from Wrexham to Barnstaple by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £32 ($38) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £65 ($77).

The distance between Wrexham and Barnstaple is around 373km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Wrexham and Barnstaple by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wrexham to Barnstaple is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £65 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Wrexham and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £32 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wrexham and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wrexham 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 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Transport for Wales, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Wrexham and Barnstaple. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Wrexham and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wrexham to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Railway Station, Chester Bus Interchange, Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street and Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

FlixBus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Wrexham and Barnstaple. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wrexham 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 5h 15m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Wrexham and Barnstaple. The distance is around 373km (232 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wrexham to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wrexham and Barnstaple

Transport options from Wrexham to Barnstaple
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
£140($165)
every 4 hours444km (276 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central6hrs
£130($155)
every 4 hours464km (288 miles)
Bus
7h 55m
£32($38)
4 times a week450km (280 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
£65($77)
on demand373km (232 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Wrexham and Barnstaple

Train operators

Airports near Barnstaple

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

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Barnstaple
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Barnstaple
NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Barnstaple