The average train between Barnstaple and Cheltenham takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. 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.
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.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Barnstaple to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Barnstaple to Cheltenham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnstaple and Cheltenham is 164.5 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Cheltenham Spa via Exeter St Davids in around 3h 30m.