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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Barnstaple via Manchester Piccadilly and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Bolton to Barnstaple?

The distance between Bolton and Barnstaple is 298 miles. The road distance is 264.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs £50 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Bolton to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Barnstaple bus from?

Bolton to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Barnstaple train from?

Bolton to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Bolton to Barnstaple is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs £50 - £430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 28m.

Where does the Bolton to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Bolton to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Bolton to Barnstaple train arrive?

Bolton to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Barnstaple is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Bolton to Barnstaple.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
7h 17m
£51–428
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
10h 28m
£30–52
Drive 263.4 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Barnstaplecar 263.4 mi
4h 29m
£64–92
Fly, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 18m
£79–263
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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
7h 19m
£51–233
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 44m
£91–218

Bolton to Barnstaple by train

13Weekly Trains

7h 17mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 295.9 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Barnstaple via Manchester Piccadilly and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station in around 10h 28m.

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