The average train between Oldham and Barnstaple takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Oldham 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 4 hours between Oldham and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Oldham is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 54m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Oldham 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.
No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
Oldham to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Oldham to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnstaple station.
The distance between Oldham and Barnstaple is 303.7 km. The road distance is 417 km.
You can take a bus from John Street to Barnstaple via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Piccadilly, and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 38m.