The average train between Barnstaple and Cannock takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Cannock. 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 hourly between Barnstaple and Cannock. 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 Cannock at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Cannock. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Cannock station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Barnstaple to Cannock train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Cannock train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Barnstaple to Cannock train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Barnstaple and Cannock is 226.7 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Cannock via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 15m.