The average train between Ayr and Barnstaple takes 11h 54m and the fastest train takes 9h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Ayr 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 every 3 hours between Ayr and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 11h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
Ayr to Barnstaple train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Barnstaple train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Ayr to Barnstaple train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ayr and Barnstaple is 488.8 km. The road distance is 865 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Barnstaple via Glasgow Central, Wigan North Western, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 11h 35m.