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

The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 10h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wigan to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Wigan and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Wigan station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station and arriving at Bus Station via Warrington Interchange, Newhall Street and Lordswood Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Wigan and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Wigan to Barnstaple?

The distance between Wigan and Barnstaple is 293 miles. The road distance is 261.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wigan to Barnstaple without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 51m and costs £130 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Wigan to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Barnstaple bus from?

Wigan to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Warrington Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Barnstaple train from?

Wigan to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from Wigan to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Wigan to Barnstaple is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 51m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 10h 29m.

Where does the Wigan to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Wigan to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Wigan to Barnstaple train arrive?

Wigan to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Wigan to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Barnstaple is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Wigan to Barnstaple.

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western 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 51m
£133–217
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Warrington Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk021
2. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Bus Stationbus 105
10h 29m
£47–105
Drive 260.4 mi
1. Drive from Wigan to Barnstaplecar 260.4 mi
4h 20m
£63–91
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 40m
£105–220
Train
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 8m
£135–246

Wigan to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 291.2 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Bus Station via Warrington Interchange, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Newhall Street, and Lordswood Road in around 10h 29m.

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