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The average train between Barnstaple and Rugby takes 5h 54m 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 54m
Duration
234 mi
Distance
£116
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Barnstaple to Rugby train times

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 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains12h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 19m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 22m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 9m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 19m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 22m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 9m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 19m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 22m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 9m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 19m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 22m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 9m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 19m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 22m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 9m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains9h 37m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 13m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 18m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 8m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 41m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 38m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Rugby? 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.

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  • Distance: 233.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Rugby via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 5m.

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