Barnstaple to Birkenhead Trains

Barnstaple to Birkenhead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Birkenhead takes 7h 18m 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 18m
Duration: 291 mi
Distance: £139
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain

6h 24m

£112–209

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 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

10:41 PM → 11:17 AM
Arrives next day
12h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:42 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 1:42 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 2:47 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 3:17 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:42 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 1:42 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 2:47 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 3:17 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:42 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 1:42 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 2:47 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 3:17 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:42 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 1:42 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 2:47 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 3:17 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:07 AM → 10:42 AM
10h 35m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 12:42 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 1:42 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 2:42 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:36 AM → 4:18 PM
6h 42m • 2 changes
11:33 AM → 5:18 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
12:36 PM → 6:18 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
1:36 PM → 8:18 PM
6h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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