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Oldham to Barnstaple trains

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The average train between Oldham and Barnstaple takes 8h 3m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Oldham 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 3m
Duration
292 mi
Distance
£151
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
7h 40m
£118–192

Oldham to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Oldham and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Oldham is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    MetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)11h 24m • 3 changes

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    MetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 51m • 3 changes

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    MetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 41m • 3 changes

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    MetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    MetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)11h 17m • 3 changes

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    MetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 51m • 3 changes

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    MetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 41m • 3 changes

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    MetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    MetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)11h 17m • 3 changes

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    MetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 51m • 3 changes

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    MetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 41m • 3 changes

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    MetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    MetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)11h 17m • 3 changes

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    MetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 51m • 3 changes

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    MetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 41m • 3 changes

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    MetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    MetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)10h 47m • 3 changes

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    MetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 51m • 3 changes

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    MetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 41m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oldham to Barnstaple? 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 Oldham to Barnstaple.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 291.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a bus from John Street to Barnstaple via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Piccadilly, and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 40m.

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