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How to get fromRuncorn to Barnstapleby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    6h 36m
    £60–204

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A to Newhall Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus502
    10h 15m
    £36–63

  3. Drive 251.7 mi

    1. Drive from Runcorn to Barnstaplecar251.7 mi
    4h 19m
    £64–92

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeLPL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    8h 24m
    £80–250

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    9h 40m
    £99–209

Runcorn to Barnstaple by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Runcorn to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Bus Station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A, Newhall St, and Bus Station in around 10h 15m.

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