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Barnstaple to Cheltenham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Cheltenham takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Cheltenham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 1m
Duration
158 mi
Distance
£84
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cheltenham Spatrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 28m
£67–109

Barnstaple to Cheltenham train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 34m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country13h 28m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 32m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 30m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 5m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 45m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 48m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 35m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 45m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 48m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 35m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 45m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 48m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 35m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Cheltenham? 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 Cheltenham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 158.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Cheltenham Spa via Exeter St Davids in around 3h 28m.

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