The average train between Barnstaple and Blackpool takes 8h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Blackpool. 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 Blackpool. 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 Blackpool at 11:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Blackpool station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
Barnstaple to Blackpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Blackpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Preston station.
Book your Barnstaple to Blackpool train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Barnstaple and Blackpool is 311.8 km. The road distance is 521 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Blackpool North via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 7h 24m.