Train Barnstaple to Croydon from £121 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Croydon takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Croydon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 57m
Duration: 227 mi
Distance: £121
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...

4h 27m

£101–199

Barnstaple to Croydon train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Croydon at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

7:42 PM → 12:57 AM
Arrives next day
5h 15m • 3 changes
10:41 PM → 6:23 AM
Arrives next day
7h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:45 AM
4h 20m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 53m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

12:07 AM → 6:28 AM
6h 21m • 3 changes
6:31 AM → 10:58 AM
4h 27m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
8:34 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 31, 2026

9:36 AM → 2:11 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
10:38 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
11:33 AM → 4:04 PM
4h 31m • 3 changes
12:36 PM → 5:11 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, June 1, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:45 AM
4h 20m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 53m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
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