The average train between Barnstaple and Chippenham takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Chippenham. 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 Chippenham. 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 Chippenham at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Chippenham. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Chippenham station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Barnstaple to Chippenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Chippenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Barnstaple to Chippenham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnstaple and Chippenham is 141 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Chippenham via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 10m.