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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Manchester takes 6h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 39m
Duration
285 mi
Distance
£149
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
6h 5m
£114–194

Barnstaple to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Manchester at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 54m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 50m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 53m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country15h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 53m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 51m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 27m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country6h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country6h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 54m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country6h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country6h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 54m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country6h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country6h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 54m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 24m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Barnstaple to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 284.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Manchester Piccadilly via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 5m.

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