The average train between Barnstaple and Didcot takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Didcot. 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 Didcot. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Didcot at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Didcot. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Didcot station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Barnstaple to Didcot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Didcot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Didcot Parkway station.
Book your Barnstaple to Didcot train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnstaple and Didcot is 204.2 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Didcot Parkway via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 46m.