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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 10h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Barnstaple via Preston, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Barnstaple?

The distance between Blackpool and Barnstaple is 325 miles. The road distance is 294.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Barnstaple without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 8h 5m and costs £140 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Blackpool to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Barnstaple bus from?

Blackpool to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Barnstaple train from?

Blackpool to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Barnstaple is to train via Birmingham which takes 8h 5m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 10h 49m.

Where does the Blackpool to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Blackpool to Barnstaple bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Blackpool to Barnstaple train arrive?

Blackpool to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Barnstaple is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Blackpool to Barnstaple.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 5m
£143–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
10h 49m
£42–94
Drive 292.4 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Barnstaplecar 292.4 mi
5h 2m
£73–105
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 26m
£108–321
Train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 17m
£156–249
Train #2
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
10h 44m
£151–274

Blackpool to Barnstaple by train

104Weekly Trains

8h 5mAverage Duration

£143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 323.5 mi
Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Barnstaple via Preston, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 10h 49m.

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