What is the best way to travel from Barnstaple to Bath?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Trains to Bath from Barnstaple. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Bath from Barnstaple?
You can reach Bath with just £24 by taking a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR), but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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National Express5h 9m008:40BarnstapleCoach Station13:49BathCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 08:40:00 to Coach Station, Bath (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 13:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 9m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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National Express5h 14m008:40BarnstapleCoach Station13:54BathCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 08:40:00 to Coach Station, Bath (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 13:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 14m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 58m011:33BarnstapleCentral Station14:31BathSpa Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 11:33:00 to Spa Station, Bath (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 14:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 58m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 56m012:36BarnstapleCentral Station15:32BathSpa Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 12:36:00 to Spa Station, Bath (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 15:32:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 56m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 13m009:37BarnstapleCentral Station12:50BathSpa Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 09:37:00 to Spa Station, Bath (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 13m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 8m010:38BarnstapleCentral Station13:46BathSpa Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 10:38:00 to Spa Station, Bath (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 13:46:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 8m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 8m011:33BarnstapleCentral Station14:41BathSpa Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 11:33:00 to Spa Station, Bath (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 14:41:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 8m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Trains Sunday
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 36m006:25BarnstapleCentral Station10:01BathSpa Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 06:25:00 to Spa Station, Bath (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 10:01:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 36m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 6m008:35BarnstapleCentral Station11:41BathSpa Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 08:35:00 to Spa Station, Bath (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 11:41:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 6m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 59m009:35BarnstapleCentral Station12:34BathSpa Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 09:35:00 to Spa Station, Bath (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 12:34:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 59m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 6m010:35BarnstapleCentral Station13:41BathSpa Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 10:35:00 to Spa Station, Bath (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 13:41:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 6m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 14m006:25BarnstapleCentral Station09:39BathSpa Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 06:25:00 to Spa Station, Bath (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 09:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 14m
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What are the fastest trips from Barnstaple to Bath?
You can get to Bath from Barnstaple in just 2h 56m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR). But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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National Express5h 9m008:40BarnstapleCoach Station13:49BathCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 08:40:00 to Coach Station, Bath (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 13:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 9m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 56m012:36BarnstapleCentral Station15:32BathSpa Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 12:36:00 to Spa Station, Bath (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 15:32:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 56m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 58m011:33BarnstapleCentral Station14:31BathSpa Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 11:33:00 to Spa Station, Bath (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 14:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 58m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 8m010:38BarnstapleCentral Station13:46BathSpa Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 10:38:00 to Spa Station, Bath (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 13:46:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 8m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 8m011:33BarnstapleCentral Station14:41BathSpa Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 11:33:00 to Spa Station, Bath (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 14:41:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 8m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 13m009:37BarnstapleCentral Station12:50BathSpa Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 09:37:00 to Spa Station, Bath (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 13m
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National Express5h 14m008:40BarnstapleCoach Station13:54BathCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 08:40:00 to Coach Station, Bath (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 13:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 14m
Fastest Trains Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 59m009:35BarnstapleCentral Station12:34BathSpa Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 09:35:00 to Spa Station, Bath (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 12:34:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 59m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 6m008:35BarnstapleCentral Station11:41BathSpa Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 08:35:00 to Spa Station, Bath (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 11:41:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 6m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 6m010:35BarnstapleCentral Station13:41BathSpa Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 10:35:00 to Spa Station, Bath (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 13:41:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 6m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 14m006:25BarnstapleCentral Station09:39BathSpa Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 06:25:00 to Spa Station, Bath (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 09:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 14m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 36m006:25BarnstapleCentral Station10:01BathSpa Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 06:25:00 to Spa Station, Bath (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 10:01:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 36m
Fastest Trains Tuesday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Barnstaple to Bath
What are the most popular stations in Barnstaple and Bath?
In Barnstaple, you will usually depart from Central Station or Coach Station, while in Bath you will be arriving at Coach Station, Spa Station or Spa University, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Bath from Barnstaple? With 4 connections between 2 Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Barnstaple and Bath, you can pay as low as £24 with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR).Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Great Western Railway (GWR): you will get to Bath in just 2h 56m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Barnstaple and Bath are Great Western Railway (GWR) and National Express, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Barnstaple and Bath is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Bickington or to Newton St Loe, and look at flights from , and landing at Bristol Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Barnstaple to Bath?
The most popular companies between Barnstaple and Bath, are Great Western Railway (GWR) and National Express. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR)
All you need to know when you travel from Barnstaple to Bath
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Barnstaple to Bath. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Barnstaple to Bath
How can I reach Bath from Barnstaple?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Bath from Barnstaple.
How far is Bath from Barnstaple?
The distance between Barnstaple and Bath is 122.9 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Barnstaple and Bath?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 3 kgs of CO2, a train 4 kgs, a car 21 kgs, and a flight 30 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Barnstaple to Bath?
You can get to Bath with just £24 by taking a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR).
What is the fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Bath?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Bath in just 2h 56m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR).
More routes to Barnstaple and to Bath
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