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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
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    5h 58m
    £61–210

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus502
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill InterchangebusUk071
    8h 15m
    £31–61

  3. Drive 254.3 mi

    1. Drive from North Devon to Manchestercar254.3 mi
    4h 23m
    £62–90

  4. Train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeEXT - MAN
    4h 29m
    £89–276

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    7h 56m
    £89–170

  6. Bus via Shudehill Interchange

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus502
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangebusUk071
    8h 20m
    £31–61

  7. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    6h 29m
    £136–338

North Devon to Manchester by train

Calendar117Weekly Trains
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest 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 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 15m.

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