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

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Macclesfield and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Barnstaple?

The distance between Macclesfield and Barnstaple is 269 miles. The road distance is 236.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £70 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Macclesfield to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Barnstaple train from?

Macclesfield to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Macclesfield station.

Train or bus from Macclesfield to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Barnstaple is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £70 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Macclesfield to Barnstaple train arrive?

Macclesfield to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Macclesfield to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Barnstaple is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Macclesfield to Barnstaple.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2247+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Macclesfield 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 18m
£70–259
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
8h 35m
£33–74
Drive 234.8 mi
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Barnstaple234.8 mi
4h 4m
£59–86
Fly, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
5h 36m
£98–304
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
9h 23m
£82–210

Macclesfield to Barnstaple by train

116Weekly Trains

6h 18mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 267.2 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Bus Station via Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent station, Bus Station, Newhall St, and Bus Station in around 8h 35m.

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