The average train between Blackpool and Barnstaple takes 7h 40m and the fastest train takes 7h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Blackpool to Barnstaple. 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 Blackpool and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 12:25 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 7:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Manchester Piccadilly station and Exeter St Davids station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
Blackpool to Barnstaple train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.
Blackpool to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnstaple station.
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The distance between Blackpool and Barnstaple is 311.8 km. The road distance is 471 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Barnstaple via Manchester Piccadilly and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 15m.
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