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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Blackburn is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 10h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Blackburn is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Mincing Lane via Bristol Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Blackburn via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Blackburn?

The distance between Barnstaple and Blackburn is 320 miles. The road distance is 277.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Blackburn without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 35m and costs £140 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Barnstaple to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Blackburn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Blackburn train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Blackburn is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 35m and costs £140 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 10h 26m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Blackburn bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnstaple to Blackburn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Blackburn is 277 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Barnstaple to Blackburn.

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

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Barnstaple to Blackburn - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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 Prestontrain
7h 35m
£147–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
10h 26m
£37–78
Drive 275.9 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Blackburncar 275.9 mi
4h 54m
£68–98
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
5h 29m
£107–212
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadillytrain Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
8h
£158–244
Train #2
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
10h
£143–274

Barnstaple to Blackburn by train

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Distance: 318.2 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Blackburn via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Mincing Lane via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus station in around 10h 26m.

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