The average train between Barnstaple and Birkenhead takes 7h 18m 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.
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 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Birkenhead station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
Barnstaple to Birkenhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Birkenhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Barnstaple to Birkenhead train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Barnstaple and Birkenhead is 266.8 km. The road distance is 468 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Liverpool Lime Street via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 23m.