The average train between Barnstaple and Kent takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Kent. 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 Kent. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Kent at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Kent. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Kent station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Barnstaple to Kent train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Kent train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Barnstaple to Kent train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Barnstaple and Kent is 333 km. The road distance is 451 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Lenham via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 5h 35m.