The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Barnstaple
Cheapest price
$105
Average price
$163
Fastest journey
6 h 13 m
Average duration
6 h 57 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
269 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Barnstaple is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Barnstaple will cost around $163 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $105.
It's difficult to get from Liverpool to Barnstaple without transferring at least 2 times.
S06094+
W05339+
L64722+
P22731
S06090+
W05343+
L64724+
P22733
P05492+
L64720+
P22801+
C75082
S06375+
L64765+
P22987 · P31256
W05339+
C75082+
P31248
W05339+
C75082+
P31248
P05492+
C75192+
P31245
P05492+
L64720+
P22801+
C75082
S06094+
W05339+
L64722+
P22731
S06090+
W05343+
L64724+
P22733Liverpool - BarnstapleCompare CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast



Live departures
Liverpool to Barnstaple train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Barnstaple trains for tomorrow, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P05492+ L64720+ P22801+ C75082 | On time 8:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 7h17 | 3:25 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 4 transfers | |
P05492+ C75192+ P31245 | On time 8:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 6h19 | 2:27 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 2 transfers | |
S06094+ W05339+ L64722+ P22731 | On time 8:58 AM Liverpool Central (LVC) | 7h28 | 4:26 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 5 transfers | |
W05339+ C75082+ P31248 | On time 9:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 6h13 | 3:25 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 2 transfers | |
S06375+ L64765+ P22987 · P31256 | On time 9:17 AM Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 8h11 | 5:28 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 3 transfers | |
S06090+ W05343+ L64724+ P22733 | On time 9:58 AM Liverpool Central (LVC) | 7h30 | 5:28 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 5 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Barnstaple
Trains from Liverpool to Barnstaple run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $107 (€85) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 17:58. The fastest train covers the 167 miles (269 km) distance in 8h 3m.
Distance 167 miles (269 km) |
Average train duration 6h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $107 (€85) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 8h 3m |
First train 05:47 |
Last train 17:58 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Liverpool to Barnstaple trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Liverpool and Barnstaple from $107 (€85). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Liverpool to Barnstaple
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Barnstaple by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barnstaple, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Liverpool to Barnstaple
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- The Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:25 - 00:16 Sunday 07:45 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located next to the public toilets on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Next to Mail entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: 32 Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool 1
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: N/A
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: James Street Station, James Street, Liverpool
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 17:50 Saturday 06:15 - 17:50 Sunday 09:20 - 16:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Station Masters Cafe
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - step free access available to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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