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There are 4 ways to get from Macclesfield to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Exeter St Davidstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    5h 31m
    £116–176
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    10h 23m
    £49–81
  3. Drive  234.8 mi

    1. Drive from Macclesfield to Barnstaplecar car 234.8 mi
    4h 7m
    £59–84
  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Macclesfield 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 17m
    £108–180

Macclesfield to Barnstaple by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£116Cheapest Price
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You can take a train from Macclesfield to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Bus Station via Stockport, Stockport Interchange, Manchester Airport The Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 23m.

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