There are 6 ways to get from Barnstaple to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
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 Penrith North Lakestrain
9h 23m£59–277Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
13h 27m£44–80Drive 348.8 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Cumbriacar 348.8 mi
5h 48m£84–122Train, fly to Newcastle
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
8h 27m£108–418Train via Manchester
- 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
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
12h 43m£97–277Train, fly to Manchester Airport
- 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 Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 9m£99–342
Barnstaple to Cumbria by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Cumbria is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 13h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Cumbria is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs £80 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Cumbria is 387 miles. The road distance is 350.8 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 9h 23m and costs £55 - £280.
It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Barnstaple to Cumbria, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Cumbria is to train which takes 9h 23m and costs £55 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 13h 27m.
Barnstaple to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Cumbria is 351 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Barnstaple to Cumbria.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Pooley Bridge Inn via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 9h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Longthwaite road end via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 13h 27m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £120–370
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–180
- 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
- £27–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–120
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.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
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–70
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–80
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- 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 Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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