The average train between Barnstaple and Lowestoft takes 8h 49m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Lowestoft. 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 3 hours between Barnstaple and Lowestoft. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Lowestoft at 10:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Lowestoft station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
Barnstaple to Lowestoft train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Lowestoft train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lowestoft station.
Book your Barnstaple to Lowestoft train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Barnstaple and Lowestoft is 428.6 km. The road distance is 536 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Lowestoft via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Ipswich in around 7h 43m.