The average train between Barnstaple and France takes 11h 6m and the fastest train takes 6h 59m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Barnstaple and France. The earliest departure is at 11:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 3:32 PM which arrives into France at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 11h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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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 11h 6m.
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 801 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Cité via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 7h 24m.