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Barnstaple to Rochdale trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Rochdale takes 7h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Rochdale. 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 42m
Duration
296 mi
Distance
£155
Average price
Hourly
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 Manchester Piccadillytrain train
6h 48m
£118–204

Barnstaple to Rochdale train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 11:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited6h 31m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 58m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited6h 34m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited6h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited11h 2m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited6h 38m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited6h 43m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited6h 35m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited6h 30m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited6h 28m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 58m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited6h 44m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited6h 47m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited6h 31m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited5h 58m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited6h 44m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited6h 47m • 4 changes

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  • Distance: 296 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Rochdale via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 6h 48m.

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