The average train between Backwell and Barnstaple takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Backwell 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 2 hours between Backwell and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Backwell is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Backwell to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Backwell station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Backwell to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Nailsea & Backwell station.
Backwell to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Backwell to Barnstaple train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Backwell and Barnstaple is 99 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Nailsea & Backwell to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 3h 17m.