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Barnstaple to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Bournemouth takes 6h and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. 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.

6h
Duration
194 mi
Distance
£105
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train train
  3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain train
  4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
5h 31m
£80–179

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 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Barnstaple to Bournemouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 193.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h

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 31m.

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