There are 5 ways to get from Wigan to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 50m£116–187Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Warrington Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk021
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
10h 41m£36–62Drive 260.4 mi
- Drive from Wigan to Barnstaplecar 260.4 mi
4h 20m£65–94Train, fly
- Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Boltontrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 39m£102–252Train
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 6m£118–214
Wigan to Barnstaple by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Wigan to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £60 - £95.
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 and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
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 50m.
The distance between Wigan and Barnstaple is 293 miles. The road distance is 261.9 miles.
The best way to get from Wigan to Barnstaple without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 50m and costs £110 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Wigan to Barnstaple, including transfers.
Wigan to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Warrington Interchange station.
Wigan to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
The best way to get from Wigan to Barnstaple is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 50m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 41m.
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 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Bus Station via Warrington Interchange, Birmingham - Jennens Road, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 41m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £150–490
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Warrington Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Wigan to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.
Wigan to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Barnstaple is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Wigan to Barnstaple.
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