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Rochdale to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rochdale and Barnstaple takes 8h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochdale 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 22m
Duration
296 mi
Distance
£155
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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
7h 38m
£118–204

Rochdale to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Rochdale and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 45m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 45m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)12h 32m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)13h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)11h 15m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 42m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 40m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)11h 15m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 39m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 41m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)14h 16m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 46m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)12h 1m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 42m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 40m • 4 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 37m • 4 changes
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Map of how to get from Rochdale to Barnstaple.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 295.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a train from Rochdale to Barnstaple via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 38m.

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