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How to get fromBarnstaple to Lake District (Land)by train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Barnstaple to Lake District (Land) 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
    9h 26m
    £172–280

  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
    13h 27m
    £76–177

  3. Drive 354.9 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Lake District (Land)car car 354.9 mi
    6h 9m
    £87–125

  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
    8h 13m
    £139–263

  5. Train via Crewe

    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 Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    12h 1m
    £167–310

  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
    8h 27m
    £138–303

  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
    9h 24m
    £109–248

  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
    9h 5m
    £126–288

Barnstaple to Lake District (Land) by train and bus

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration9h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 403.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Lake District (Land), England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to National Trust car park via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to National Trust car park via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 13h 27m.

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