There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Braunton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
6h 46m£128–193Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
9h 56m£46–76Drive 260.3 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Brauntoncar 260.3 mi
4h 34m£65–93Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 47m£116–194Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 35m£120–207
Manchester to Braunton by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Braunton is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Braunton is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Braunton. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at George Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Braunton. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Manchester and Braunton is 293 miles. The road distance is 261.8 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Braunton without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £120 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Manchester to Braunton, including transfers.
Manchester to Braunton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Braunton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Braunton is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 56m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Braunton, England?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to George Inn via Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, Opposite Station Entrance, and Bus Station in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to George Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 9h 56m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £100–160
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- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
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- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
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- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Braunton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Manchester to Braunton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Braunton is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Manchester to Braunton.
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