The average train between Wigan and Barnstaple takes 7h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Wigan 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 Wigan and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wigan is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Wigan station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
Wigan to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Wigan to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Wigan to Barnstaple train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Wigan and Barnstaple is 290.4 km. The road distance is 469 km.
You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 49m.