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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Manchester is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Manchester?

The distance between Barnstaple and Manchester is 287 miles. The road distance is 255.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Manchester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 5m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Barnstaple to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Manchester bus from?

Barnstaple to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Manchester train from?

Barnstaple to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Manchester?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Manchester is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 5m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Manchester bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Manchester train arrive?

Barnstaple to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Manchester is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Barnstaple to Manchester.

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

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

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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
6h 5m
£113–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
8h 20m
£36–55
Drive 254.3 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Manchestercar 254.3 mi
4h 25m
£63–91
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
7h 14m
£101–238
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
8h 40m
£116–204
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
8h 51m
£41–64
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)plane LHR - MAN
6h 25m
£155–450

Barnstaple to Manchester by train

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Distance: 284.9 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, 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 5m. 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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