There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Wigan by train, bus, car, or plane
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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 Wigan North Westerntrain
6h 36m£138–218Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
10h 30m£55–128Drive 260 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Wigancar 260 mi
4h 19m£64–92Train, fly
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
5h 21m£105–199Train
- 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 Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain
8h 54m£136–250
Barnstaple to Wigan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Wigan is to bus which costs £55 - £130 and takes 10h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Wigan is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Wallgate via Birmingham Coach Station, St Peter's Square and Sumner Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Wigan North Western via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Wigan is 293 miles. The road distance is 261.5 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Wigan without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 36m and costs £130 - £220.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Barnstaple to Wigan, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Wigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Wigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Wigan is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 36m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 10h 30m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Wigan, England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Wigan North Western via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Wallgate via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, St Peter's Square, Market Street, and Sumner Street in around 10h 30m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- 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/
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- 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/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- 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
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstaple to Wigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Barnstaple to Wigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Wigan is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Barnstaple to Wigan.
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