The average train between Barnstaple and Derby takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Derby. 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 every 2 hours between Barnstaple and Derby. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Derby at 9:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Derby. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Derby station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Barnstaple to Derby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Derby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Derby station.
Book your Barnstaple to Derby train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnstaple and Derby is 270.5 km. The road distance is 390 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Derby via Exeter St Davids in around 5h 11m.