There are 6 ways to get from Barnstaple to Burnley 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
8h 5m£60–243Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
9h 43m£30–53Drive 280.7 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Burnleycar 280.7 mi
4h 52m£68–99Train, 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 Prestontrain
6h 27m£90–303Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
8h 18m£65–270Train #2
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
10h 13m£81–202
Barnstaple to Burnley by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Burnley is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Burnley is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Mechanics Institute via Bristol Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Burnley is 331 miles. The road distance is 282.3 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Burnley without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 8h 5m and costs £55 - £250.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Barnstaple to Burnley, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Burnley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Burnley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Burnley is to train via Birmingham which takes 8h 5m and costs £55 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 43m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Burnley, England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Burnley Manchester Road via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Mechanics Institute via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 9h 43m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–230
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–240
- 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 46m
- 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 Manchester Airport to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–21
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–110
- 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
- £23–35
- 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 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstaple to Burnley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Burnley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Burnley is 282 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Barnstaple to Burnley.
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