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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Macclesfield is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Macclesfield is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Macclesfield via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Macclesfield?

The distance between Barnstaple and Macclesfield is 269 miles. The road distance is 236.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Macclesfield without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 40m and costs £130 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Barnstaple to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Macclesfield train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Macclesfield?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Macclesfield is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 40m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Macclesfield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Macclesfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Macclesfield is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Barnstaple to Macclesfield.

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

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Barnstaple to Macclesfield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Macclesfield 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 Macclesfieldtrain
5h 40m
£132–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Stoke-on-Trentbus
9h 8m
£36–79
Drive 234.8 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Macclesfieldcar 234.8 mi
4h 7m
£58–84
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
4h 58m
£94–298
Train
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 Crewetrain
9h 50m
£117–217

Barnstaple to Macclesfield by train

116Weekly Trains

5h 40mAverage Duration

£132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 267.3 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Macclesfield via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Macclesfield via Bristol Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Stoke-on-Trent, bus station, Stoke-on-Trent rail station, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 9h 8m.

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