Train Axminster to Barnstaple from £33 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Axminster and Barnstaple takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster 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.

2h 45m
Duration: 66 mi
Distance: £33
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 28m

£28–60

Axminster to Barnstaple train times

Trains run hourly between Axminster and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Axminster is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

3:03 PM → 5:28 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
4:03 PM → 6:33 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
5:05 PM → 7:31 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
6:05 PM → 8:32 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:50 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:50 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:50 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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