Barnstaple to Carlisle Trains

Barnstaple to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Carlisle takes 8h 42m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Carlisle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 42m
Duration: 396 mi
Distance: £179
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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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 Carlisletrain

8h 3m

£152–249

Barnstaple to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Barnstaple and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:35 PM → 10:01 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
7:42 PM → 9:00 AM
Arrives next day
13h 18m • 2 changes
10:41 PM → 11:56 AM
Arrives next day
13h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:25 AM → 2:01 PM
7h 36m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 3:00 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 3:59 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 5:03 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:25 AM → 2:01 PM
7h 36m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 3:00 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 3:59 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 5:03 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:07 AM → 12:00 PM
11h 53m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 2:00 PM
7h 29m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 3:01 PM
7h 35m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 4:03 PM
7h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:36 AM → 5:01 PM
7h 25m • 2 changes
10:38 AM → 6:07 PM
7h 29m • 2 changes
11:33 AM → 7:05 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
12:36 PM → 8:00 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:25 AM → 2:01 PM
7h 36m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 3:00 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 3:59 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 5:03 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
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