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Liverpool to Barnstaple trains

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The average train between Liverpool and Barnstaple takes 7h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Liverpool 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.

7h 19m
Duration
291 mi
Distance
£139
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
7h 1m
£112–208

Liverpool to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Liverpool and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)15h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 44m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 59m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 54m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 17m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 19m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 17m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 17m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 19m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 17m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 17m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 19m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 17m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 17m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 19m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 17m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Liverpool to Barnstaple? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Liverpool to Barnstaple.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 290.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 1m.

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