The average train between Barnstaple and Walsall takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Walsall. 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 Walsall. 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 Walsall at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Walsall. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Walsall station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Barnstaple to Walsall train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Walsall train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Barnstaple to Walsall train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Barnstaple and Walsall is 219.8 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Walsall via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 54m.