The average train between Rochdale and Barnstaple takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 6h 16m. 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.
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 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Rochdale to Barnstaple train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Rochdale to Barnstaple train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Rochdale to Barnstaple train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rochdale and Barnstaple is 310.3 km. The road distance is 476 km.
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 37m.