There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Knutsford by train, bus, or car
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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 Stockporttrain
7h 4m£116–199Bus via Bristol
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
10h£42–72Drive 238.9 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Knutsfordcar 238.9 mi
4h 1m£60–87Train
- 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 Chestertrain
9h 57m£113–208Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 541 / ...
10h 58m£45–78
Barnstaple to Knutsford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Knutsford is to bus via Bristol which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Knutsford is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £55 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Knutsford. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Knutsford. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Knutsford via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street and Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Knutsford is 296 miles. The road distance is 240.3 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Knutsford without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 4m and costs £110 - £200.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Barnstaple to Knutsford, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Knutsford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Knutsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Knutsford is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 4m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Knutsford, England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Knutsford via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Stockport in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Knutsford via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 10h.
- 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
Train from Birmingham New Street to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Barnstaple to Knutsford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Knutsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Knutsford is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Barnstaple to Knutsford.
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