Barnstaple to Birkenhead Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Birkenhead takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Birkenhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 15m
Duration: 291 mi
Distance: £139
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain

6h 24m

£112–209

Barnstaple to Birkenhead train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Barnstaple and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:36 PM → 11:15 AM
Arrives next day
18h 39m • 2 changes
10:40 PM → 3:18 PM
Arrives next day
17h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:36 AM → 4:18 PM
6h 42m • 2 changes
11:33 AM → 5:18 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
12:36 PM → 6:18 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
1:36 PM → 8:18 PM
6h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:42 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 1:42 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 2:47 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 3:17 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:42 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 1:42 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 2:47 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 3:17 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:42 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 1:42 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 2:47 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 3:17 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:42 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 1:42 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 2:47 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 3:17 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:42 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 1:42 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 2:47 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 3:17 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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