Wolverhampton to Barnstaple by train

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Overview: trains from Wolverhampton to Barnstaple

Find the key information for travelling by train from Wolverhampton to Barnstaple, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:00 View journey
Last train 21:22 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 10m View journey
Distance (km) 215
Trains / day 30 View all
Cheapest journey €174.25 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 45m
Train operators 10

Taking the train from Wolverhampton to Barnstaple

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Cost of train travel from Wolverhampton to Barnstaple

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Wolverhampton to Barnstaple:

  • Cheapest ticket: €174.25

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Wolverhampton to Barnstaple daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Barnstaple on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 30 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:00: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 20:17: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 06:06: departure of first train on weekends

  • 21:22: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 25 minutes: frequency of train departures

Wolverhampton to Barnstaple distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 215 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Wolverhampton and Barnstaple

Tickets for travel between Wolverhampton and Barnstaple can be booked 5 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Wolverhampton to Barnstaple by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Barnstaple.

FAQs about the train journey from Wolverhampton to Barnstaple

Want to know more about your journey from Wolverhampton to Barnstaple? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Wolverhampton and Barnstaple spans 215 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.