The average train between Barnstaple and Sherborne takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Sherborne. 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 Sherborne. 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 Sherborne at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Sherborne. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Sherborne station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Barnstaple to Sherborne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Sherborne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Sherborne station.
Book your Barnstaple to Sherborne train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Barnstaple and Sherborne is 108.6 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Sherborne via Exeter St Davids in around 2h 56m.