The average train between Barnstaple and Burnley takes 8h 58m and the fastest train takes 7h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Burnley. 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 3 hours between Barnstaple and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Burnley at 12:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 8h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Burnley station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
Barnstaple to Burnley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Burnley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Preston station.
Book your Barnstaple to Burnley train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Barnstaple and Burnley is 325.5 km. The road distance is 530 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Burnley Manchester Road via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 8h 8m.