Barnstaple to Rugby Trains

Barnstaple to Rugby trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Rugby takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Rugby. 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 55m
Duration: 234 mi
Distance: £116
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain

5h 5m

£95–163

Barnstaple to Rugby train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Rugby. 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 Rugby at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

10:41 PM → 9:44 AM
Arrives next day
11h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:44 AM
5h 19m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:44 AM
5h 19m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:44 AM
5h 19m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:44 AM
5h 19m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
Show more

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