There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train, plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3h 50m£95–186Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 541 / ...
8h 7m£51–125Train
- 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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 27m£141–236Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Barnstaple to Manchester-MAN243.6 mi
4h 20mDrive 243.6 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Manchester Airport (MAN)car 243.6 mi
4h 20m£60–86
Barnstaple to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Manchester Airport (MAN) is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Manchester Airport (MAN) is to train and fly which takes 3h 50m and costs £90 - £190.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Manchester Airport (MAN) station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Manchester Airport The Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Manchester Airport (MAN). However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Manchester Airport via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 235 miles. The road distance is 245.1 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Manchester Airport (MAN) without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £140 - £240.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Barnstaple to Manchester Airport (MAN), including transfers.
Barnstaple to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Manchester Airport (MAN) is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £140 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Manchester Airport (MAN), England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Manchester Airport via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 7m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Barnstaple to Manchester-MAN
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstaple to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Barnstaple to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Manchester Airport (MAN) is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Barnstaple to Manchester Airport (MAN).
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