The average train between Barnstaple and France takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to France. 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 2 hours between Barnstaple and France. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into France at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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7h 36m • 4 changes




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8h 29m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to France. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at France station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
Barnstaple to France train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to France train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Barnstaple and France is 660.8 km. The road distance is 798 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Cité via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 6h 57m.