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

The cheapest way to get from Skipton to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 12h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skipton to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Skipton and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Skipton station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand 3 and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Skipton and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Skipton to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Skipton and arriving at Barnstaple via Leeds and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Skipton to Barnstaple?

The distance between Skipton and Barnstaple is 346 miles. The road distance is 301.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Skipton to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs £160 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Skipton to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skipton to Barnstaple bus from?

Skipton to Barnstaple bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Skipton to Barnstaple train from?

Skipton to Barnstaple train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Skipton station.

Train or bus from Skipton to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Skipton to Barnstaple is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs £160 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 12h 14m.

Where does the Skipton to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Skipton to Barnstaple bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Skipton to Barnstaple train arrive?

Skipton to Barnstaple train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Skipton to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Skipton to Barnstaple is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Skipton to Barnstaple.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 7m
£166–262
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
12h 14m
£42–84
Drive 300.1 mi
1. Drive from Skipton to Barnstaplecar 300.1 mi
5h 13m
£74–107
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 26m
£122–280
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Printworksbus X43
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
13h 4m
£139–257

Skipton to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 343.7 mi
Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a train from Skipton to Barnstaple via Leeds and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 3 to Bus Station via Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 12h 14m.

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