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

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    5h 54m
    £124–187

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    8h 15m
    £36–56

  3. Drive  254.8 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Barnstaplecar car 254.8 mi
    4h 25m
    £65–93

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - 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 54m
    £101–238

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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 37m
    £114–191

  6. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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
    8h 32m
    £118–203

Manchester to Barnstaple by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station via Bus Station in around 8h 15m.

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