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There are 7 ways to get from Barnstaple to York by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Yorktrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 9m
    £178–263

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus bus 843 / ...
    10h 13m
    £45–87

  3. Drive 298.5 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Yorkcar car 298.5 mi
    5h 15m
    £72–104

  4. Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain train
    6h 17m
    £123–236

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain train
    10h 39m
    £157–298

  6. Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    5h 34m
    £134–305

  7. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    6h 30m
    £105–250

Barnstaple to York by train

Calendar75Weekly Trains
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 341.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to York via Exeter St Davids in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Micklegate via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 13m.

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