There are 6 ways to get from Barnstaple to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
7h 11m£57–240Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the train from Salford Crescent to Blackpool Northtrain
10h 6m£37–89Drive 292 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Blackpoolcar 292 mi
5h 1m£72–104Train, fly
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 50m£89–299Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
9h 41m£96–191Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
10h 54m
Barnstaple to Blackpool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Blackpool is to bus and train which costs £35 - £90 and takes 10h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Blackpool is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Bus Station, Hanover Street and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Blackpool North via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Blackpool is 325 miles. The road distance is 293.7 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Blackpool without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 11m and costs £55 - £240.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Barnstaple to Blackpool, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Blackpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Blackpool is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 11m and costs £55 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 54m.
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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to National Express Coach Facility via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 10h 54m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–80
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Salford Crescent to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–15
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstaple to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Blackpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Blackpool is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Barnstaple to Blackpool.
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