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The average train between Barnstaple and Stirling takes 11h 35m and the fastest train takes 9h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Stirling. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 35m
Duration
527 mi
Distance
£238
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

best
  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 Carlisletrain train
  4. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
10h 31m
£186–333

Barnstaple to Stirling train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Barnstaple and Stirling. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Stirling at 2:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 11h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail9h 48m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 22m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 19m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail15h 42m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 12m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail10h 1m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 2m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail9h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 12m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail10h 1m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 2m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail9h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 12m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail10h 1m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 2m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail9h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 12m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail10h 1m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 2m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail9h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 31m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 6m • 4 changes

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  • Distance: 526.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 35m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Stirling, Scotland?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Stirling via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Carlisle, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 31m.

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