The average train between Bolton and Barnstaple takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Bolton to Barnstaple. 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 twice daily between Bolton and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 1:36 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 7:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Bolton to Barnstaple train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Barnstaple train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Bolton to Barnstaple train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bolton and Barnstaple is 299.4 km. The road distance is 476 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Barnstaple via Manchester Piccadilly and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 17m.
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