The average train between Barnstaple and Totnes takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Totnes. 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 Totnes. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Totnes at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Totnes. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Totnes station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Barnstaple to Totnes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Totnes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Totnes station.
Book your Barnstaple to Totnes train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnstaple and Totnes is 76.6 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Totnes via Exeter St Davids in around 1h 52m.