Trains from Bristol to Barnstaple

Bristol to Barnstaple train information

Bristol Barnstaple train map

Train duration 2h09m
Arrival Barnstaple, England
Departure Bristol, England
Distance 68 Miles
Lowest train price from £17.80
Average train price £22.00

There are many rail companies across the country & Europe. By searching for your ticket on gopili, you can see the trains from Bristol in England to Barnstaple in England as well as the rail company for this route.

On average, it takes approximately 2h09m by train covering a distance of 68 miles to get to Barnstaple from Bristol. The duration may change depending if the train is direct or if you need to make a change.

Based on our data, the lowest fare to travel in the next month is £17.80. This price is based on an adult ticket and does not include the money you can save with a railcard.

Best prices for Bristol to Barnstaple train tickets

from £17.80 MORE 2h09m
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Coach
from €32.00 MORE 3h20m
from £23.63 MORE 3h20m

Bristol - Barnstaple prices calendar

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Best prices for Bristol to Barnstaple trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Bristol and Barnstaple by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Barnstaple to Bristol and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

From To Price Departure on At Company Searched
Bristol
Temple Meads
Barnstaple
£17.80 15/04/2025 17:45 1 day ago
Bristol
Temple Meads
Barnstaple
£22.45 15/04/2025 19:50 1 day ago
Bristol
Temple Meads
Barnstaple
£22.45 15/04/2025 18:45 1 day ago
Bristol
Temple Meads
Barnstaple
£22.45 15/04/2025 17:11 1 day ago

Best prices for the next 180 days.

Discount Bristol - Barnstaple train tickets

Looking to travel for less? Many railcards and discounts are available to pay less for your Bristol Barnstaple train ticket and make even more savings on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are five types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from Bristol to Barnstaple? Grab your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Bristol Barnstaple ticket (i.e.: £21.29)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£21.29 = 4.13. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 5 trips from Bristol to Barnstaple (one way trip).

The cost to get a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to buy a 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to get a third off most rail fares for a complete year.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Bristol to Barnstaple train £21.29 £14.19 £7.10 4.14

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare

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