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How to get from Cheltenham to Barnstaple by bus and train?

From Cheltenham to Barnstaple by bus and train

To get from Cheltenham to Barnstaple in South West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the M1 bus from Suffolk Parade station to Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Barnstaple station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 27 min.

267min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M1M1
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Barnstaple
Leaves from Suffolk Parade

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Suffolk Parade
    ID glodtdja
    250 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - M1M1
    Wait for bus
    M1
    Hesters Way
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn
    ID glodpmpm
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cheltenham Spa
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    112 min
  • 7
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Barnstaple
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Barnstaple
    66 min
  • 9
    Walk to Barnstaple
    Walk to
    Barnstaple
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cheltenham to Barnstaple by bus and train via 95, CROSSCOUNTRY and GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY

To get from Cheltenham to Barnstaple in South West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 95 bus from Rotunda station to Shell Garage station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Barnstaple station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 1 min.

241min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9595
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Barnstaple
Leaves from Rotunda

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rotunda
    ID glodtatm
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    Gloucester Transport Hub K
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shell Garage
    ID glodpjpj
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cheltenham Spa
    440 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    112 min
  • 7
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Barnstaple
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Barnstaple
    66 min
  • 9
    Walk to Barnstaple
    Walk to
    Barnstaple
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cheltenham to Barnstaple

The distance between Cheltenham, South West and Barnstaple, South West is approximately 257.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 267 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham to Barnstaple by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Cheltenham

Cheltenham is located at Cheltenham, South West and the nearest public transport station is Lansdown Walk.

Bus stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Lansdown Walk
  • Rotunda
  • Imperial Square

Public transport stations close to Barnstaple, South West

Barnstaple is located at Barnstaple, South West and the nearest public transport station is Barclays Bank.

Bus stations close to Barnstaple:

  • Barclays Bank
  • Queens Theatre
  • Bus Station

Alternative route from Cheltenham to Barnstaple by bus and train via 95, CROSSCOUNTRY and GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY

To get from Cheltenham to Barnstaple in South West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 95 bus from Rotunda station to Shell Garage station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Barnstaple station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 1 min.

241min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9595
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Barnstaple
Leaves from Rotunda

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rotunda
    ID glodtatm
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    Gloucester Transport Hub K
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shell Garage
    ID glodpjpj
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cheltenham Spa
    440 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    112 min
  • 7
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Barnstaple
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Barnstaple
    66 min
  • 9
    Walk to Barnstaple
    Walk to
    Barnstaple
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Barnstaple?

    The fastest way takes 267 minutes, using Bus line M1, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cheltenham to Barnstaple?

    The alternative route takes 241 minutes, using Bus line 95, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Barnstaple in South West?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cheltenham to Barnstaple in South West?

    The M1 bus line goes from Suffolk Parade station near Cheltenham to Hesters Way station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Hesters Way station near Barnstaple in South West

  • How long does it take to travel from Cheltenham to Barnstaple in South West by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Cheltenham and Barnstaple in South West by bus and train is about 4 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cheltenham to get to Barnstaple in South West?

    Get on the M1 bus from the Suffolk Parade stop near Cheltenham in South West.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cheltenham and Barnstaple in South West?

    Get off the bus at the Hesters Way station, which is closest to Barnstaple in South West.