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 £35 - £100 and takes 9h 55m.

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 7m 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 14m.

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 via Birmingham which takes 6h 14m and costs £120 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m 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 via Birmingham which takes 6h 14m and costs £120 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 9h 55m.

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 7m 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 2173+ 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 via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Macclesfield 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
6h 14m
£121–339
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
9h 55m
£36–100
Drive 234.8 mi
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Barnstaplecar 234.8 mi
4h 7m
£58–83
Fly, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 36m
£99–360
Train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 51m
£136–240

Macclesfield to Barnstaple by train

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6h 14mAverage Duration

£121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 267.2 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Bus Station via Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent rail station, Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Bus Station in around 9h 55m.

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