The average train between Barnstaple and London takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to London. 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 London. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into London at 5:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to London. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at London station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Barnstaple to London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Barnstaple to London train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Barnstaple and London is 277.4 km. The road distance is 340 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to London Paddington via Exeter St Davids in around 3h 50m.