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How to get fromBarnstaple to Blackpoolby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Barnstaple to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    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 Prestontrain train
    7h 20m
    £144–240

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    10h 58m
    £62–154

  3. Drive 292 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Blackpoolcar car 292 mi
    5h 1m
    £71–102

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    5h 48m
    £118–240

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    8h 24m
    £167–257

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    10h 24m
    £152–282

Barnstaple to Blackpool by train

Calendar97Weekly Trains
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Blackpool North via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 10h 58m.

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