Trains from Barnstaple to Birmingham

Barnstaple to Birmingham train information

Which operators can I use?

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train connecting Barnstaple (South West England) to Birmingham (West Midlands England). The services on board may vary depending on the rail operator.

How long is the train?

The journey time to go to Birmingham from Barnstaple may change depending if the train is direct or if you need to make a change. There are 134 miles between the two cities.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

Prices may vary quickly. We suggest you to make a search to see the latest available offers.

Best prices for Barnstaple to Birmingham train tickets

Barnstaple - Birmingham prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Barnstaple to Birmingham by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Barnstaple - Birmingham: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Barnstaple to Birmingham are increasing if you don't book early. According to our data, if you buy your train 1 month in advance, you can find tickets from £40 whereas when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £60 for your train. Thus, you may save 34% on the price of your ticket by booking 1 month in advance instead of on the day you're travelling.

The figures are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Barnstaple to Birmingham trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Barnstaple and Birmingham by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Birmingham to Barnstaple and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Barnstaple - Birmingham train tickets

The most efficient way to spend less on your Barnstaple Birmingham train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

• To understand the savings that you can make with a railcard, you need to calculate how many trips you need to make earnings. You will see that commonly only a few trips are needed.

  For your calculation, you must include the railcard cost, for instance £30, the discount on each trip (i.e.: 34%) and the cost of your ticket. The average cost of a Barnstaple Birmingham ticket is £50.00 (1).

  Divide the railcard cost by the saving: £30/34%= £88. Now divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. It will take you on average 2 trips from Birmingham to Barnstaple (one way journey) with your railcard to start saving money.

• All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most adult fares, hence you will save 1/3 on most train tickets.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey