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How to get fromBarnstaple to Birkenheadby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Barnstaple to Birkenhead by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    6h 24m
    £112–209

  2. Bus via Liverpool, Liverpool One

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus Uk021 / ...
    9h 40m
    £42–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Hamilton Square Interchangebus bus 830
    9h 20m
    £46–75

  4. Drive  251.2 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Birkenheadcar car 251.2 mi
    4h 46m
    £62–90

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    7h 32m
    £99–235

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train
    9h 13m
    £120–211

Barnstaple to Birkenhead by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Birkenhead, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Liverpool Lime Street via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Hamilton Square Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 20m.

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