The average train between Barnstaple and Guildford takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Guildford. 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 hourly between Barnstaple and Guildford. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Guildford at 5:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Guildford. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Guildford station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Barnstaple to Guildford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Guildford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Guildford station.
Book your Barnstaple to Guildford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Barnstaple and Guildford is 243.5 km. The road distance is 324 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Guildford via Exeter St Davids and Reading in around 4h 19m.