The average train between Barnstaple and Torquay takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Torquay. 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 Torquay. 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 Torquay at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Torquay station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Barnstaple to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Paignton station.
Book your Barnstaple to Torquay train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnstaple and Torquay is 78.3 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Paignton via Exeter St Davids in around 2h 25m.