Trains from Manchester to Barnstaple

Manchester to Barnstaple train information

There are many train companies across the country & Europe. By searching for your ticket using our travel search engine, you can see the trains from Manchester in England to Barnstaple in England as well as the train operator for this journey.

There are 183 miles between the 2 cities and the average journey time from Manchester to Barnstaple is approximately 7h23m. Taking the train is often the fastest option to get to Barnstaple from Manchester, and it's also a greener option than driving your car or flying.

Depending how much time in advance you book your ticket as well as when you travel, the price of the ticket will vary.

Best prices for Manchester to Barnstaple train tickets

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Best prices for Manchester to Barnstaple trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Manchester and Barnstaple by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Barnstaple to Manchester and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

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The most efficient way to spend less on your Manchester Barnstaple train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

Why should I buy a railcard?

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several trips. But is it really relevant when taking the train from Manchester to Barnstaple? Grab your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Manchester Barnstaple ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of trips needed per year to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Manchester to Barnstaple (one way journey).

How much does a railcard cost?

Railcards enable you to get a third off most rail fares for a year. The Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the 5 other railcards £30.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey