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The average train between Barnstaple and Edinburgh takes 10h 23m and the fastest train takes 9h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 23m
Duration
544 mi
Distance
£279
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Barnstaple to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Barnstaple and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 31m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country19h 18m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 32m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 32m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 36m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 42m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 34m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 36m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 42m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 34m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 36m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 42m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 34m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 36m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 42m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 34m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 36m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 42m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 34m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 36m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Edinburgh? 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.

Map of how to get from Barnstaple to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 543.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 23m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Edinburgh Waverley via Exeter St Davids in around 9h 48m.

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