The average train between Barnstaple and Rugby takes 5h 51m 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.
Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, 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 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Rugby station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
Barnstaple to Rugby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Rugby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Barnstaple to Rugby train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Barnstaple and Rugby is 240 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Rugby via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 4m.