Barnstaple to Penrith Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Penrith takes 8h 50m and the fastest train takes 7h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Penrith. 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 50m
Duration: 378 mi
Distance: £174
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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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 Penrith North Lakestrain

7h 54m

£141–234

Barnstaple to Penrith train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Barnstaple and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Penrith at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:37 PM → 9:42 AM
Arrives next day
16h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:22 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 4:46 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 5:46 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
11:35 AM → 6:48 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:22 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 4:46 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 5:46 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
11:35 AM → 6:48 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:22 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 4:46 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 5:46 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
11:35 AM → 6:48 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:22 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 4:46 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 5:46 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
11:35 AM → 6:48 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:22 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 4:46 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 5:46 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
11:35 AM → 6:48 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:26 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 3:46 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 4:46 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 5:46 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Penrith? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.