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How to get fromBarnstaple to Boltonby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Bolton 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 Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 36m
    £116–201

  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
    9h 33m
    £37–58

  3. Drive  262.9 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Boltoncar car 262.9 mi
    4h 28m
    £67–96

  4. 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
    9h 11m
    £119–211

  5. 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 30m
    £41–67

Barnstaple to Bolton by train

Calendar117Weekly Trains
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Bolton via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Shiffnall Street via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 9h 33m.

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