What is the cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Barnstaple?

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Barnstaple?

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Macclesfield and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Macclesfield station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent rail station and arriving at Bus Station via Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Macclesfield and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Barnstaple?

The distance between Macclesfield and Barnstaple is 269 miles. The road distance is 236.2 miles.

How do I travel from Macclesfield to Barnstaple without a car?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £110 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Macclesfield to Barnstaple?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Macclesfield to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Barnstaple bus from?

Macclesfield to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Barnstaple train from?

Macclesfield to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Macclesfield station.

Train or bus from Macclesfield to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Barnstaple is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 48m.

Where does the Macclesfield to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Macclesfield to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Macclesfield to Barnstaple train arrive?

Macclesfield to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Macclesfield to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Barnstaple is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Macclesfield to Barnstaple.

How do I get a train ticket from Macclesfield to Barnstaple?

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There are 4 ways to get from Macclesfield to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Exeter St Davidstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
5h 31m
£117–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
9h 48m
£45–75
Drive 234.8 mi
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Barnstaplecar 234.8 mi
4h 7m
£58–84
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 23m
£108–180

Macclesfield to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 267.2 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Bus Station via Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent rail station, Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham - Jennens Road, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 48m.

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