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Pontefract to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Barnstaple takes 7h 51m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontefract 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 51m
Duration
317 mi
Distance
£194
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
7h 34m
£160–241

Pontefract to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Pontefract and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 12:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 7h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 316.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Barnstaple via Wakefield Westgate and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 34m.

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