The average train between Southport and Barnstaple takes 8h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Southport 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 3 hours between Southport and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 12:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Southport to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
Southport to Barnstaple train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Southport to Barnstaple train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Southport to Barnstaple train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southport and Barnstaple is 294 km. The road distance is 496 km.
You can take a train from Southport to Barnstaple via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 11m.