The average train between Burnley and Barnstaple takes 9h 19m and the fastest train takes 7h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Burnley 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 every 3 hours between Burnley and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 12:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 9h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
Burnley to Barnstaple train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Burnley to Barnstaple train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Burnley to Barnstaple train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Burnley and Barnstaple is 325.5 km. The road distance is 530 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Barnstaple via Preston, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 25m.