The average train between Barnstaple and Oldham takes 7h 43m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Oldham. 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 twice daily between Barnstaple and Oldham. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Oldham at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 7h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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13h • 3 changes
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12h 36m • 3 changes



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6h 40m • 3 changes



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6h 37m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Oldham station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
Barnstaple to Oldham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Oldham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Barnstaple and Oldham is 303.7 km. The road distance is 471 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Oldham King Street via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, and St Peter's Square in around 7h 31m.