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How to get fromWigan to Barnstapleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Wigan to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 49m
    £139–217

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    11h 9m
    £55–129

  3. Drive 260.4 mi

    1. Drive from Wigan to Barnstaplecar car 260.4 mi
    4h 20m
    £64–92

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    5h 41m
    £105–201

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    9h 6m
    £135–251

Wigan to Barnstaple by train

Calendar99Weekly Trains
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Bus Station via Bag Lane, Market Street, St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 9m.

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