The average train between Barnstaple and Nottingham takes 6h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Nottingham. 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 Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 10:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Nottingham station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
Barnstaple to Nottingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Nottingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Barnstaple to Nottingham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnstaple and Nottingham is 288 km. The road distance is 419 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Nottingham via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 54m.