There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Blackburn by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
7h 34m£124–202Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
10h 59m£42–61Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
10h 2m£48–79Drive 275.9 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Blackburncar 275.9 mi
4h 54m£69–99Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
10h 5m£124–222
Barnstaple to Blackburn by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Blackburn is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Blackburn is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Millennium Point. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
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 34m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Blackburn is 320 miles. The road distance is 277.5 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Blackburn without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 34m and costs £120 - £210.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Barnstaple to Blackburn, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Blackburn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Blackburn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Blackburn is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 34m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 2m.
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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Blackburn via Birmingham Coach Station, Millennium Point, Shudehill Interchange, and Manchester Victoria in around 10h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Barnstaple to Blackburn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Barnstaple to Blackburn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Blackburn is 277 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Barnstaple to Blackburn.
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