The average train between Penrith and Barnstaple takes 8h 34m and the fastest train takes 7h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith 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 4 hours between Penrith and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 1:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 8h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
Penrith to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Penrith to Barnstaple train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Penrith and Barnstaple is 408.1 km. The road distance is 608 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 57m.