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Barnstaple to Birkenhead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Birkenhead takes 7h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Birkenhead. 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 14m
Duration
291 mi
Distance
£139
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
6h 24m
£113–209

Barnstaple to Birkenhead train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Barnstaple and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 7h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 17m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 20m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 17m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 20m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 17m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 20m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains10h 35m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 16m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 290.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Liverpool Lime Street via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 24m.

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