Barnstaple to Brighton Trains

Barnstaple to Brighton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Brighton takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Brighton. 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 57m
Duration: 267 mi
Distance: £137
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain

5h 28m

£116–205

Barnstaple to Brighton train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Brighton at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:35 AM → 2:13 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:13 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 4:13 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
11:35 AM → 5:14 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 18m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 51m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:13 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:13 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 18m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 51m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:13 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:13 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:07 AM → 7:18 AM
7h 11m • 3 changes
6:31 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 17m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
8:34 AM → 1:48 PM
5h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:36 AM → 3:13 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
10:38 AM → 4:13 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
11:33 AM → 5:13 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
12:36 PM → 6:13 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 18m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 51m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:13 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:13 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 18m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 51m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:13 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:13 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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