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There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Blackburn by train, bus, or car

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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 Prestontrain train
    7h 34m
    £124–202
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    10h 59m
    £42–61
  3. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    10h 2m
    £48–79
  4. Drive  275.9 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Blackburncar car 275.9 mi
    4h 54m
    £69–99
  5. 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 Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    10h 5m
    £124–222

Barnstaple to Blackburn by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£124Cheapest Price
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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.

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