The average train between Barnstaple and Dover takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Dover. 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 Dover. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Dover? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Dover. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Dover station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Barnstaple to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Barnstaple to Dover train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Barnstaple and Dover is 374.9 km. The road distance is 468 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Dover Priory via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 48m.