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Birmingham New Street to Barnstaple train prices and times

Planning a journey from Birmingham New Street to Barnstaple? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £17.55, with average prices for this route around £44.60. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Mon, Jun 9
Tue, Jun 10
From £42.60
Wed, Jun 11
From £17.55
Thu, Jun 12
From £42.60
Fri, Jun 13
From £42.60
Sat, Jun 14
From £42.60
Sun, Jun 15
From £42.60

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
06:42 Birmingham New Street	10:29 Barnstaple	3h 47m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:12 Birmingham New Street	11:25 Barnstaple	4h 13m, No direct	Find Tickets
08:12 Birmingham New Street	12:25 Barnstaple	4h 13m, No direct	Find Tickets
09:12 Birmingham New Street	13:28 Barnstaple	4h 16m, No direct	Find Tickets
10:12 Birmingham New Street	14:27 Barnstaple	4h 15m, No direct	Find Tickets
11:12 Birmingham New Street	15:25 Paris	4h 13m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Birmingham New Street to Barnstaple train route details

First train

06:42

Last train

22:12

Departure station

Birmingham New Street

Arrival station

Barnstaple

Journey time

3h 47m

Distance

135 miles

Price

£17.55*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Barnstaple

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Birmingham New Street to Barnstaple can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Birmingham New Street to Barnstaple, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Birmingham New Street to Barnstaple ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Birmingham New Street to Barnstaple more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Birmingham New Street to Barnstaple train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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