The average train between North Devon and Manchester takes 6h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from North Devon 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.
Trains run hourly between North Devon and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from North Devon 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.
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Want to know about travelling from North Devon 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.
No, there is no direct train from North Devon to Manchester. However, there are services departing from North Devon station and arriving at Manchester station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
North Devon to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
North Devon to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your North Devon to Manchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between North Devon and Manchester is 294.2 km. The road distance is 458 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Manchester Piccadilly via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 3m.