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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Manchester to Barnstaple

Composite routes from Manchester to Barnstaple

Cheapest
4 h 22 min
Car
409 km.
from $22
Other
4 h 48 min
Bus
450 km.
from €260
Details

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Ryanair
Website
easyJet
Website
Aer Lingus
Website
Ryanair
Website
4h 5m
Friday
$39.24–$202.52
easyJet
Website
3h 5m
Monday to Friday
$63.29–$303.79
Aer Lingus
Website
4h 43m
Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
$215.18–$531.63
Bus operators
Found: 3
Scottish Citylink
Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW
megabus
Buchanan Bus station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW
National Express
Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
Scottish Citylink
Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW
+44 141 352 4444
+44 141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
megabus
Buchanan Bus station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW
+44 141 352 4444
+44 141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Express
Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
+44 (0)3717 818181
+44 (0)3717 818181
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 5
Avanti West Coast
Website
First Great Western Service
Website
National Express
Website
Cross Country
Website
Transport for Wales
Website
Avanti West Coast
Website
1h 32m
Twice daily
$44.30–$151.89
00 44 345 528 0253
00 44 345 528 0253
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First Great Western Service
Website
1h 6m
Hourly
$26.58–$69.62
+44 3457 000 125
+44 3457 000 125
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Express
Website
2h 56m
Twice daily
$29.11–$41.77
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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Cross Country
Website
4h 6m
Twice daily
$151.89–$468.34
0344 736 9123
0344 736 9123
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Transport for Wales
Website
3h 11m
Hourly
$82.28–$139.24
03333 211 202
03333 211 202
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Barnstaple is to bus which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 7h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $81.52 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Barnstaple Bus Station via Bristol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Manchester to Barnstaple?

The distance between Manchester and Barnstaple is 458 km. The road distance is 413.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs $152.17 - $467.39 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Manchester to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Barnstaple bus from?

Manchester to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Barnstaple train from?

Manchester to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Manchester to Barnstaple is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs $152.17 - $467.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Manchester to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Manchester to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Barnstaple train arrive?

Manchester to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Barnstaple is 414 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Manchester to Barnstaple.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 1987+ hotels available in Barnstaple. Prices start at $63.38 per night.
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