The average train between Barnstaple and Saltash takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Saltash. 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 Saltash. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Saltash at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Saltash. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Saltash station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Barnstaple to Saltash train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Saltash train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Saltash station.
Book your Barnstaple to Saltash train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Barnstaple and Saltash is 75.5 km. The road distance is 152 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Saltash via Exeter St Davids in around 3h 17m.