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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Edinburgh takes 10h 57m and the fastest train takes 8h 43m. 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 57m
Duration
496 mi
Distance
£257
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
9h 27m
£206–343

Barnstaple to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Barnstaple and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 10h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 496.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 57m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Edinburgh Waverley via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Wolverhampton in around 9h 27m.

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