The average train between Barnstaple and Coventry takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Coventry. 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 Coventry. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Coventry at 9:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Coventry. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Coventry station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Barnstaple to Coventry train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Coventry train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Barnstaple to Coventry train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Barnstaple and Coventry is 229.1 km. The road distance is 358 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Coventry via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 43m.