The average train between Lichfield and Barnstaple takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Lichfield 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 hourly between Lichfield and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lichfield is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street 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 Lichfield to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Lichfield station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Lichfield to Barnstaple train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Lichfield to Barnstaple train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Lichfield to Barnstaple train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Lichfield and Barnstaple is 234.9 km. The road distance is 353 km.
You can take a train from Lichfield City to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 50m.