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 £29 - £55 and takes 10h 34m.

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 52m 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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

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 Preston, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Burnley to Barnstaple?

The distance between Burnley and Barnstaple is 331 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 via Birmingham which takes 8h 23m and costs £55 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m 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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Burnley to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Burnley to Barnstaple is to train via Birmingham which takes 8h 23m and costs £55 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 10h 34m.

Where does the Burnley to Barnstaple bus arrive?

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

Where does the Burnley to Barnstaple train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Burnley to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Barnstaple is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m 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 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 23m
£58–242
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 34m
£30–51
Drive 281.2 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Barnstaplecar 281.2 mi
4h 52m
£67–97
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Preston 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 23m
£92–296
Train
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 23m
£65–356
Train #2
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
10h 52m
£90–202

Burnley to Barnstaple by train

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8h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 329.2 mi
Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Barnstaple via Preston, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mechanics Institute to Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station in around 10h 34m.

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