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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Croydon station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Barnstaple to Croydon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Croydon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Barnstaple to Croydon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Barnstaple and Croydon is 277.6 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to East Croydon via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 4h 27m.