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Barnstaple to Castleford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Castleford takes 8h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Castleford. 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 21m
Duration
327 mi
Distance
£163
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 Leedstrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 13m
£140–216

Barnstaple to Castleford train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Barnstaple and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Castleford at 11:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 8h 21m. 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 Limited7h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 24m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 24m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 24m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited11h 42m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 18m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 23m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Barnstaple to Castleford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 326.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Castleford via Exeter St Davids and Leeds in around 7h 13m.

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