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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 56m
    £153–224

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    9h 15m
    £46–124

  3. Drive 254.8 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Barnstaplecar car 254.8 mi
    4h 25m
    £63–90

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    4h 43m
    £99–207

  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 46m
    £137–227

  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 34m
    £136–250

Manchester to Barnstaple by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 15m.

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