Pontefract to Barnstaple Trains

Pontefract to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Barnstaple takes 7h 51m and the fastest train takes 6h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontefract 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.

7h 51m
Duration: 317 mi
Distance: £162
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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7h 34m

£129–214

Pontefract to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Pontefract and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 12:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 7h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:19 PM → 12:25 PM
Arrives next day
15h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:47 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 3:25 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 5:28 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:47 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 3:25 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 5:28 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:47 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 3:25 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 5:28 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:47 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 3:25 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 5:28 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:47 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 3:25 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 5:28 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:47 AM → 2:28 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 3:25 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 4:25 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 5:31 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
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