Barnstaple to Manchester by train
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Overview: trains from Barnstaple to Manchester
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Travelling by train from Barnstaple to Manchester
Ready to travel from Barnstaple to Manchester by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.
Train travel between Barnstaple and Manchester: train ticket prices
Cost of train tickets from Barnstaple to Manchester:
Cheapest tickets: €97.73
Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:
Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:
Tickets go on sale 4 months in advance.
Train times for travel from Barnstaple to Manchester
During the week, the earliest departure time is at 06:25 and the last departure is 22:16. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:05 and the last train leaves at 22:30. On average, a total of 21 trains make this journey each day.
What are the travel time and distance for trains from Barnstaple to Manchester?
On this route spanning 294 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 5 hours and 15 minutes.
How early can you book train tickets between Barnstaple and Manchester?
Tickets along this route go on sale 4 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.
Maximising your travels to Manchester
For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Manchester.
FAQs about the train journey from Barnstaple to Manchester
Want to know more about your journey from Barnstaple to Manchester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train journey between Barnstaple and Manchester spans 294 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route is €97.73. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .
You can start booking tickets for this route 4 months in advance.
The fastest journey by train is 5 hours and 15 minutes.
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