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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Chester takes 6h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Chester. 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 59m
Duration
276 mi
Distance
£157
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train
6h 1m
£127–212

Barnstaple to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Chester. 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 Chester at 10:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 276.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Chester via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 6h 1m.

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