The average train between Barnstaple and Wigan takes 7h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Wigan. 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 every 2 hours between Barnstaple and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Wigan at 10:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Wigan station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
Barnstaple to Wigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Wigan train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Barnstaple to Wigan train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Barnstaple and Wigan is 290.4 km. The road distance is 469 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Wigan North Western via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 36m.