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Barnstaple to Barnsley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Barnsley takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Barnsley. 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 7m
Duration
295 mi
Distance
£155
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Sheffieldtrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 29m
£122–199

Barnstaple to Barnsley train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Barnstaple and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 27m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 27m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 27m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 37m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 27m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 27m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 37m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 27m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 27m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 37m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 27m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 27m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited10h 55m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 31m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 36m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 294.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Barnsley via Exeter St Davids and Sheffield in around 6h 29m.

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