The average train between Barnstaple and Stoke-on-Trent takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Stoke-on-Trent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 9:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 44m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Stoke-on-Trent? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Exeter St Davids station and Birmingham New Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
Barnstaple to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
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The distance between Barnstaple and Stoke-on-Trent is 249.3 km. The road distance is 346 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Stoke-on-Trent via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 15m.