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The average train between Barnstaple and Wigan takes 7h 14m 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.

7h 14m
Duration
291 mi
Distance
£139
Average price
Every 3 hours
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 Wigan North Westerntrain train
6h 35m
£117–189

Barnstaple to Wigan train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Barnstaple and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, 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 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast11h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 2m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 2m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 2m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast10h 29m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 3m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 10m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 1m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 58m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 3m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Wigan? 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.

Map of how to get from Barnstaple to Wigan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 291.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Wigan North Western via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 35m.

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