What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Barnstaple?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 9h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Barnstaple?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Preston to Barnstaple?

The distance between Preston and Barnstaple is 308 miles. The road distance is 278.8 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Barnstaple without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Barnstaple without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 12m and costs £55 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Barnstaple?

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Preston to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Barnstaple bus from?

Preston to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Barnstaple train from?

Preston to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Preston to Barnstaple is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 12m and costs £55 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 9h 56m.

Where does the Preston to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Preston to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston to Barnstaple train arrive?

Preston to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Preston to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Barnstaple is 279 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Preston to Barnstaple.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Barnstaple?

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Preston to Barnstaple - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
7h 12m
£59–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
9h 56m
£36–90
Drive 277.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Barnstaple277.2 mi
4h 33m
£69–100
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
6h 9m
£99–297
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
10h 15m
£100–197

Preston to Barnstaple by train

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7h 12mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 306.2 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station in around 9h 56m.

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