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How to get fromBlackpool to Barnstapleby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 15m
    £132–218

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    11h 6m
    £52–87

  3. Drive  292.4 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Barnstaplecar car 292.4 mi
    5h 2m
    £73–105

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 53m
    £127–214

  5. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    10h 41m
    £132–233

Blackpool to Barnstaple by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 333.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Barnstaple via Manchester Piccadilly and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 6m.

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