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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

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    1. Take the train from Preston 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 51m
    £51–225

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    10h 20m

  3. Drive 277.2 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Barnstaplecar car 277.2 mi
    4h 36m
    £68–98

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    5h 35m
    £89–293

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    10h 1m
    £101–225

Preston to Barnstaple by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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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 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station in around 10h 20m.

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