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Outbound fromChorley to Barnstaple by train
It takes an average of 7h 33m to travel from Chorley to Barnstaple by train, over a distance of around 188 miles (303 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Chorley to Barnstaple and tickets for this journey start from £52.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 08:31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:03 | |
| Departure station | Chorley | |
| Arrival station | Barnstaple | |
| Journey time | From 6h 26m | |
| Distance | 188 miles (303 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £52.70 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast |
Taking the train from Chorley to Barnstaple in 6 hours 26 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Chorley to Barnstaple? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 33 minutes to travel the 188 miles (303 km) from Chorley to Barnstaple by train, although you can get there in as little as 6 hours 26 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or TransPennine Express to Barnstaple. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Chorley to Barnstaple in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £52.70. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Barnstaple by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Chorley to Barnstaple
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Consider a Season Ticket
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