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Carlisle to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Barnstaple takes 8h 40m and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle 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.

8h 40m
Duration
396 mi
Distance
£214
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
8h 12m
£177–279

Carlisle to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Carlisle and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 8h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Barnstaple.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 395.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 12m.

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