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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Bus Station via Newhall St and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Barnstaple?

The distance between Liverpool and Barnstaple is 292 miles. The road distance is 255.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Barnstaple without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 43m and costs £60 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Liverpool to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Barnstaple bus from?

Liverpool to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Barnstaple train from?

Liverpool to Barnstaple train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Barnstaple is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 43m and costs £60 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 17m.

Where does the Liverpool to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Liverpool to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Liverpool to Barnstaple train arrive?

Liverpool to Barnstaple train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Barnstaple is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Liverpool to Barnstaple.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Liverpool to Barnstaple?

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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Liverpool to Barnstaple - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street 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
6h 43m
£60–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
9h 17m
£35–70
Drive 254.4 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Barnstaple254.4 mi
4h 47m
£62–90
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Station
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
5h 47m
£91–285
Train
1. Take the train from Chester 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 12m
£113–209

Liverpool to Barnstaple by train

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6h 43mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Barnstaple.

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Distance: 290.7 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

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 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Bus Station via Newhall St and Bus Station in around 9h 17m.

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