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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 10h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Mechanics Institute and arriving at Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Barnstaple via Leeds and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Burnley to Barnstaple?

The distance between Burnley and Barnstaple is 358 miles. The road distance is 282.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs £75 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Burnley to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Barnstaple bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Burnley to Barnstaple train from?

Burnley to Barnstaple train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.

Train or bus from Burnley to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Burnley to Barnstaple is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs £75 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 10h 29m.

Where does the Burnley to Barnstaple bus arrive?

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

Where does the Burnley to Barnstaple train arrive?

Burnley to Barnstaple train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Barnstaple is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Burnley to Barnstaple.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
8h 20m
£77–263
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationUk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
10h 29m
£31–61
Drive 281.2 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Barnstaple281.2 mi
4h 49m
£70–101
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
7h 22m
£108–310
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
8h 38m
£72–242
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
10h 55m
£95–177

Burnley to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 355.7 mi
Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Barnstaple via Leeds and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mechanics Institute to Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station in around 10h 29m.

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