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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Barnstaple and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, 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.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
Barnstaple to Edinburgh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Edinburgh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Barnstaple to Edinburgh train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnstaple and Edinburgh is 544.7 km. The road distance is 875 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Edinburgh Waverley via Exeter St Davids in around 9h 48m.