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How to get fromIsle of Man to Barnstapleby plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Isle of Man to Barnstaple by plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Exeter, train

    best
    1. Fly from Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane IOM - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    5h 51m
    £98–376

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    13h 29m
    £61–123

  3. Car ferry, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    10h 34m
    £150–258

  4. Car ferry, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    13h 21m
    £67–158

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Liverpool to Barnstaplecar car
    7h 35m
    £73–106

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane IOM - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    4h 45m
    £108–274

  7. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Chester 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
    13h 1m
    £149–271

Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Isle of Man and Barnstaple, England?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Man to Barnstaple. However, you can fly to Exeter (EXT), walk to Exeter International Airport, take the bus to St Davids Station, walk to Exeter St Davids, then take the train to Barnstaple. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Barnstaple via Liverpool, Liverpool James Street, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 10h 34m.

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