Barnstaple to Chester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Chester takes 6h 56m 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 56m
Duration: 276 mi
Distance: £135
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain

6h 2m

£108–191

Barnstaple to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, 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 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:31 PM → 11:52 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
5:33 PM → 12:39 AM
Arrives next day
7h 6m • 3 changes
7:42 PM → 7:01 AM
Arrives next day
11h 19m • 3 changes
10:41 PM → 10:41 AM
Arrives next day
12h • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:42 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:42 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:42 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:06 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:07 AM → 10:42 AM
10h 35m • 3 changes
6:31 AM → 12:42 PM
6h 11m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 1:42 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
8:34 AM → 2:42 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:36 AM → 3:55 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
10:38 AM → 4:50 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
11:33 AM → 5:09 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
12:36 PM → 5:54 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:42 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:42 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:42 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:06 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:42 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:42 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:42 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:06 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:42 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:42 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:42 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:06 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Chester? 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.