How to Travel from
Preston to Barnstaple
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Preston, Great Britain → Barnstaple, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Preston to Barnstaple
Composite routes from Preston to Barnstaple
Cheapest
3 h 55 min
Car
354 km.
from $19
Other
6 h 59 min
312 km.
from $321.80
9 h 51 min
312 km.
from $98.48
10 h 17 min
312 km.
from $344.13
Route Navigator Preston - Barnstaple
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Church Lane
Church Lane, 293 м
293 м
Continue onto Back Lane
Back Lane, 2 km 881 м
2 km 881 м
Turn left onto Whitehall Road
Whitehall Road, 2 km 103 м
2 km 103 м
Turn sharp right onto The Heath
The Heath, 3 km 759 м
3 km 759 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Eaton Green Road
Eaton Green Road, 221 м
221 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Eaton Green Road
Eaton Green Road, 1 km 773 м
1 km 773 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Eaton Green Road
Eaton Green Road, 493 м
493 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Vauxhall Way
Vauxhall Way, 1 km 990 м
1 km 990 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto New Airport Way
New Airport Way, 3 km 268 м
3 km 268 м
Keep left and take M1 toward London
London, M1, 15 km 54 м
15 km 54 м
Keep left and take M25 toward Stansted, Dartford, Heathrow
Stansted, Dartford, Heathrow, M25, 1 km 649 м
1 km 649 м
Keep right and take M25 toward Heathrow
Heathrow, M25, 42 km 468 м
42 km 468 м
Keep left and take M3 toward The SOUTH WEST, Southampton, London, Richmond
The SOUTH WEST, Southampton, London, Richmond, M3, 459 м
459 м
Keep right and take M3 toward Basingstoke, Southampton
Basingstoke, Southampton, M3, 51 km 692 м
51 km 692 м
Keep left onto M3
46 km 931 м
46 km 931 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Countess
Countess, 6 km 570 м
6 km 570 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Longbarrow
Longbarrow, 62 km 719 м
62 km 719 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Podimore
Podimore, 12 km 694 м
12 km 694 м
Turn left
1 km 841 м
1 km 841 м
Turn left onto Cheapside
Cheapside, 19 km 537 м
19 km 537 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ilminster Road Roundabout
Ilminster Road Roundabout, 443 м
443 м
Turn left onto M5 and drive toward Exeter, Wellington
Exeter, Wellington, 24 km 689 м
24 km 689 м
Keep left onto M5
459 м
459 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto North Devon Link Road
North Devon Link Road, 10 km 498 м
10 km 498 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto North Devon Link Road
North Devon Link Road, 25 km 124 м
25 km 124 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto North Devon Link Road
North Devon Link Road, 3 km 105 м
3 km 105 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto North Devon Link Road
North Devon Link Road, 2 km 435 м
2 km 435 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto North Devon Link Road
North Devon Link Road, 12 km 643 м
12 km 643 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto North Devon Link Road
North Devon Link Road, 2 km 697 м
2 km 697 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Eastern Avenue
Eastern Avenue, 322 м
322 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Eastern Avenue
Eastern Avenue, 1 km 692 м
1 km 692 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Eastern Avenue
Eastern Avenue, 421 м
421 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A39
449 м
449 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto TA Roundabout
TA Roundabout, 107 м
107 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Queen Street
Queen Street, 183 м
183 м
Turn left onto Queen Street
Queen Street, 103 м
103 м
Turn sharp right onto Boutport Street
Boutport Street, 9 м
9 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Preston Bus Station to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97
Megabus UK
Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Preston Bus Station to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.02–$17.72
Train operators
Avanti West Coast
Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.43–$164.55
First Great Western Service
Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$63.29
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$164.55
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bristol to Barnstaple
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.85–$40.50
Cross Country
Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$303.79
TransPennine Express Service
Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97
Northern Rail
Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66
Transport for Wales
Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$126.58
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Barnstaple?
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Barnstaple is to bus which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 9h 51m.
What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Barnstaple?
The fastest way to get from Preston to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .
Is there a direct bus between Preston and Barnstaple?
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Preston Bus Station and arriving at Barnstaple Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
Is there a direct train between Preston and Barnstaple?
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
How far is it from Preston to Barnstaple?
The distance between Preston and Barnstaple is 493 km. The road distance is 446.6 km.
How do I travel from Preston to Barnstaple without a car?
The best way to get from Preston to Barnstaple without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 59m and costs $152.17 - $456.52 .
How long does it take to get from Preston to Barnstaple?
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Preston to Barnstaple, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Preston to Barnstaple bus from?
Preston to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Preston Bus Station.
Where do I catch the Preston to Barnstaple train from?
Preston to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Train or bus from Preston to Barnstaple?
The best way to get from Preston to Barnstaple is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 59m and costs $152.17 - $456.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 9h 51m.
Where does the Preston to Barnstaple bus arrive?
Preston to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Where does the Preston to Barnstaple train arrive?
Preston to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Can I drive from Preston to Barnstaple?
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Barnstaple is 447 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Preston to Barnstaple.
How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Barnstaple?
Book your Preston to Barnstaple train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Preston to Barnstaple?
Book your Preston to Barnstaple bus tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Barnstaple?
There are 2011+ hotels available in Barnstaple. Prices start at $61.32 per night.
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