The average train between Lancaster and Barnstaple takes 7h 57m and the fastest train takes 6h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Lancaster 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 every 3 hours between Lancaster and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 1:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Lancaster station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
Lancaster to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Lancaster to Barnstaple train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Lancaster and Barnstaple is 340.6 km. The road distance is 526 km.
You can take a train from Lancaster to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 17m.