Trains from Bristol to Barnstaple

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TomorrowApr 30
WedMay 1
from US$22
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Trains leaving Wednesday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol Temple Meads
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Barnstaple
    Destination location: Barnstaple
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    US$22
Train Bristol to Barnstaple: Trip Overview

Train Bristol to Barnstaple: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$54
Average train trip duration3h 28m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:41 AM
Distance111 km
Latest train departure11:50 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change
Train companies

Train companies

Bristol to Barnstaple Trains

Information about this train trip

Daily Trains1
Earliest and Latest Train Departures7:41AM - 11:50PM
Minimum PriceUS$22
Average Ticket PriceUS$54
Minimum Trip Duration2h17m
Average Train Trip Duration3h28m
Distance111 km
Train Companies on This RouteGreat Western Railway
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Bristol - Barnstaple

The average train ticket price from Bristol to Barnstaple is US$54. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Bristol to Barnstaple is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Bristol and Barnstaple is around 3h 28m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 17m. This is the time it takes to travel the 111 km that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Bristol to Barnstaple can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Bristol to Barnstaple by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Bristol to Barnstaple, you can travel comfortably and safely with Great Western Railway.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Bristol and Barnstaple is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Barnstaple.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Barnstaple, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Bristol and Barnstaple, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your real-life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your train ride from Bristol to Barnstaple.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

Will you be returning to Bristol by train?

Train from Barnstaple to Bristol

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