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How to get fromLiverpool to Barnstapleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Liverpool to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 59m
    £112–208

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    10h 24m
    £42–79

  3. Drive  254.4 mi

    1. Drive from Liverpool to Barnstaplecar car 254.4 mi
    4h 49m
    £64–92

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LPL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 57m
    £101–240

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    10h 3m
    £121–219

Liverpool to Barnstaple by train

Calendar109Weekly Trains
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Bus Station via Manchester Airport The Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 24m.

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