The average train between Rotherham and Barnstaple takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotherham 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 2 hours between Rotherham and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
Rotherham to Barnstaple train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Rotherham to Barnstaple train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Rotherham to Barnstaple train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Rotherham and Barnstaple is 319.5 km. The road distance is 461 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Barnstaple via Sheffield and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 56m.