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

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There are 8 ways to get from Barnstaple to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    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 Penrith North Lakestrain train
    8h 48m
    £171–276

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    12h 55m
    £68–172

  3. Drive 348.8 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Cumbriacar car 348.8 mi
    5h 48m
    £85–123

  4. Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 40m
    £138–249

  5. Train via Manchester

    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
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    12h 11m
    £171–321

  6. Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 55m
    £137–299

  7. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle

    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 Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    8h 52m
    £110–249

  8. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    8h 26m
    £125–279

Barnstaple to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration8h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Pooley Bridge Inn via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Longthwaite road end via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station in around 12h 55m.

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