The average train between Andover and Barnstaple takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Andover to Barnstaple. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Andover and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 8:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Andover is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Andover to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Andover station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Andover to Barnstaple train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Andover station.
Andover to Barnstaple train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Andover to Barnstaple train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Andover and Barnstaple is 179.5 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Andover to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 4h 6m.