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Barnstaple to Crewe trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Crewe takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Crewe. 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 16m
Duration
256 mi
Distance
£127
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Barnstaple to Crewe train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Crewe. 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 Crewe at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 11m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast10h 41m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast11h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 34m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 37m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 25m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 34m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 37m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 25m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 34m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 37m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 25m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 34m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 37m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 25m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Crewe? 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.

Map of how to get from Barnstaple to Crewe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 255.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Crewe via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 24m.

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