The average train between Barnstaple and Basingstoke takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Basingstoke. 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 Barnstaple and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Basingstoke station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Barnstaple to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Basingstoke station.
Book your Barnstaple to Basingstoke train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Barnstaple and Basingstoke is 208.1 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Basingstoke via Exeter St Davids in around 4h 22m.