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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Rayleigh takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Rayleigh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 33m
Duration
249 mi
Distance
£128
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Barnstaple to Rayleigh train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 18m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 1m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 48m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 34m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 21m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia7h 6m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 42m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 30m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 59m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 57m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 2m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 48m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 34m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 21m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 48m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 34m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 21m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 48m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 34m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 21m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 21m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Rayleigh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Barnstaple to Rayleigh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 248.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Rayleigh, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Rayleigh via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 51m.

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