Trains tickets from Bristol to Barnstaple

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TodayJun 16
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from $27
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ThuJun 19
from $26
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SatJun 21
from $67
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol Temple Meads
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Barnstaple
    Destination location: Barnstaple
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Bristol to Barnstaple.

Average Price$26 - $38Average Duration3h 20m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$26 - $111Average Duration6h 30m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$12 - $18Average Duration2h
5kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Bristol to Barnstaple

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Barnstaple. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2hAverage Duration
$12Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Train Bristol to Barnstaple: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$65
Average train trip duration6h 30m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:54am
Distance69 miles (111 km)
Latest train departure11:50pm

Bristol to Barnstaple Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06/14
$62
06/15
$61
Today
$25
06/17
$25
06/18
No data
06/19
$24
06/20
No data
06/21
$64
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bristol to Barnstaple was searched and found on Jun 19, 2025 with a price of $24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bristol to Barnstaple, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $24 to $106 for a train ticket from Bristol to Barnstaple based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-06-19.

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 own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus 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 traveled 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 traveling more than 17,000 km.

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Train from Barnstaple to Bristol

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