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Sunderland to Barnstaple trains

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The average train between Sunderland and Barnstaple takes 9h 39m and the fastest train takes 8h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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.

9h 39m
Duration
434 mi
Distance
£224
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Sunderland to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Sunderland and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 9h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)14h 5m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)15h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 18m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 29m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 18m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 29m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 18m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 29m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 18m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 29m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 18m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 29m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 28m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 24m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 42m • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Sunderland 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.

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  • Distance: 434.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 39m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Barnstaple via Newcastle and Exeter St Davids in around 9h 12m.

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