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How to get fromNorth Devon to Manchesterby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from North Devon to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 4m
    £49–204

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    8h 20m
    £30–61

  3. Drive 254.3 mi

    1. Drive from North Devon to Manchestercar car 254.3 mi
    4h 25m
    £63–91

  4. Train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    4h 10m
    £84–270

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    6h 41m
    £59–409

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    8h 38m
    £89–199

  7. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    6h 29m
    £126–333

North Devon to Manchester by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between North Devon, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Manchester Piccadilly via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 20m.

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