The average train between Barnstaple and Slough takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Slough. 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 Slough. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Slough at 4:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Slough? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Slough. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Slough station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Barnstaple to Slough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Slough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Barnstaple to Slough train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Barnstaple and Slough is 245.4 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Slough via Exeter St Davids and Reading in around 3h 51m.