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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Bournemouth takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 49m
Duration
194 mi
Distance
£98
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Barnstaple to Bournemouth train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Barnstaple and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 27m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 25m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 17m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 37m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 40m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 27m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway10h 53m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 29m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 26m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 39m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 43m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 43m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 37m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 40m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 27m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 37m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 40m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 27m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 37m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 40m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 27m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway5h 25m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Bournemouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Barnstaple to Bournemouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 193.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Bournemouth via Exeter St Davids, Westbury (Wilts), and Southampton Central in around 5h 29m.

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