The average train between Stoke-on-Trent and Barnstaple takes 6h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stoke-on-Trent is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stoke-on-Trent to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
Stoke-on-Trent to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Stoke-on-Trent to Barnstaple train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Barnstaple is 249.3 km. The road distance is 398 km.
You can take a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 59m.