Pontefract to Barnstaple Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Barnstaple takes 7h 57m and the fastest train takes 6h 16m. 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 57m
Duration: 317 mi
Distance: £162
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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7h 34m

£129–215

Pontefract to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Pontefract and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 7:47 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 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

10:47 AM → 5:28 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
11:47 AM → 6:33 PM
6h 45m • 2 changes
12:47 PM → 7:31 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
1:47 PM → 8:32 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:47 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 3:25 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 5:28 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:47 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 3:25 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 5:28 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:47 AM → 2:28 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 3:25 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 4:25 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 5:31 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:49 AM → 5:32 PM
7h 42m • 2 changes
11:19 AM → 6:27 PM
7h 7m • 2 changes
1:19 PM → 8:26 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
5:21 PM → 6:19 AM
Arrives next day
12h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:47 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 3:25 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 5:28 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:47 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 3:25 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 5:28 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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