The average train between Walsall and Barnstaple takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Walsall 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 hourly between Walsall and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Walsall is at 7:37 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Walsall to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Walsall station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Walsall to Barnstaple train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Walsall to Barnstaple train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Walsall to Barnstaple train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Walsall and Barnstaple is 219.8 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Walsall to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 39m.