The cheapest and fastest trains from Runcorn to Barnstaple
Cheapest price
£160
Average price
£160
Fastest journey
5 h 47 m
Average duration
5 h 47 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
267 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Runcorn to Barnstaple is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Runcorn to Barnstaple will cost around £160 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £160.
Of the 1 trains that leave Runcorn for Barnstaple every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 267 km distance in an average of 5 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 47 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Runcorn to Barnstaple
Trains from Runcorn to Barnstaple run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £74 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:25, the last at 18:01. The fastest train covers the 267 km distance in 5h 54m.
Distance 267 km |
Average train duration 4h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £74 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 54m |
First train 06:25 |
Last train 18:01 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains from Runcorn to Barnstaple trainsCrossCountry, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Runcorn and Barnstaple from £74. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Runcorn to Barnstaple train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Runcorn 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
Important Stations and Airports in Runcorn and Barnstaple
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:30 Saturday 06:30 - 19:30 Sunday 08:45 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park 3 (Platform 2)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent to Car Park 1 (Multi-Story)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the turning circle adjacent to the station entrance.
- 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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