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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Barnstaple takes 5h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Barnstaple. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 58m
Duration
285 mi
Distance
£146
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Barnstaple train times

Trains run twice daily between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 8:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Piccadilly Station is at 2:03 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 7:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 28m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 24m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 28m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 24m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 28m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 24m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 28m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 25m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 34m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 24m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 24m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 28m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Barnstaple? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Barnstaple.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 284.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Manchester Piccadilly Station, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 5h 54m.

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