The average train between Rochdale and Barnstaple takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 35m. The train service runs several times per day 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 twice daily between Rochdale and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 12:56 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 7:31 PM. All services require a transfer at St Peter's Square and take an average of 7h 5m. 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 Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
Rochdale to Barnstaple train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Rochdale to Barnstaple train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Rochdale to Barnstaple train tickets online with Metrolink, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Rochdale and Barnstaple is 310.3 km. The road distance is 484 km.
You can take a vehicle from Rochdale Town Centre to Barnstaple via St Peter's Square, Manchester Piccadilly, and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 7m.