What is the cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Blackpool?

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Blackpool is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 10h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Blackpool?

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Blackpool is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Blackpool via Bristol Bus Station and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Blackpool?

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 23m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Blackpool?

The distance between Barnstaple and Blackpool is 325 miles. The road distance is 293.7 miles.

How do I travel from Barnstaple to Blackpool without a car?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Blackpool without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 23m and costs £140 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Barnstaple to Blackpool?

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Barnstaple to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Blackpool bus from?

Barnstaple to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Blackpool train from?

Barnstaple to Blackpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Blackpool is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 23m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Blackpool bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Blackpool train arrive?

Barnstaple to Blackpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Blackpool is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Barnstaple to Blackpool.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnstaple to Blackpool?

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Barnstaple to Blackpool - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
7h 23m
£143–225
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Blackpoolbus
10h 45m
£37–78
Drive 292 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Blackpoolcar 292 mi
5h 1m
£73–105
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 58m
£107–322
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
8h 26m
£155–247
Train #2
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
10h 26m
£150–272

Barnstaple to Blackpool by train

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7h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 323.6 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Blackpool via Bristol Bus Station and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 10h 45m.

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