Train Wakefield to Barnstaple from £194 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Barnstaple takes 6h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Wakefield 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.

6h 32m
Duration: 308 mi
Distance: £194
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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6h 13m

£158–235

Wakefield to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Wakefield and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

8:27 AM → 2:28 PM
6h • 1 change
9:27 AM → 3:25 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 4:25 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 5:31 PM
6h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:27 AM → 2:26 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 3:27 PM
6h 14m • 1 change
10:14 AM → 4:24 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:23 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 1:29 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 3:25 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:23 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 1:29 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 3:25 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6:23 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 1:29 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 3:25 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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