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Southport to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southport and Barnstaple takes 8h 15m 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.

8h 15m
Duration
308 mi
Distance
£146
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Wigan North Western 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
8h 11m
£122–200

Southport to Barnstaple train times

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 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)12h 55m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)14h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 4m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 2m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 55m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 1m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 3m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 55m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 46m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 49m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 48m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)12h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 4m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 2m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 55m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 4m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 2m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 55m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 2m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southport to Barnstaple? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Southport to Barnstaple.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 308.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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

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.

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