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.
Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 12:09 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.



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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Rayleigh station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Barnstaple to Rayleigh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Rayleigh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Rayleigh station.
Book your Barnstaple to Rayleigh train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Barnstaple and Rayleigh is 328.7 km. The road distance is 400 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Rayleigh via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 57m.