The average train between Manchester and Barnstaple takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Barnstaple. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Manchester and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 8:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 2:03 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 7:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Manchester to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Manchester to Barnstaple train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Manchester and Barnstaple is 294.3 km. The road distance is 458 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 5h 56m.
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