Barnstaple to Derby Trains

Barnstaple to Derby trains

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The average train between Barnstaple and Derby takes 5h 40m 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.

5h 40m
Duration: 243 mi
Distance: £129
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 7m

£106–169

Barnstaple to Derby train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Barnstaple and Derby. The earliest departure is at 12:07 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 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:31 PM → 9:47 PM
5h 16m • 1 change
10:41 PM → 9:36 AM
Arrives next day
10h 55m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 1:35 PM
5h • 1 change
9:35 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
10:35 AM → 3:35 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 1:35 PM
5h • 1 change
9:35 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
10:35 AM → 3:35 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:07 AM → 9:36 AM
9h 29m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 12:41 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 1:36 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:36 AM → 2:37 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 3:36 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
11:33 AM → 4:37 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
12:36 PM → 5:36 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 1:35 PM
5h • 1 change
9:35 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
10:35 AM → 3:35 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 1:35 PM
5h • 1 change
9:35 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
10:35 AM → 3:35 PM
5h • 1 change
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