The average train between Barnstaple and Trowbridge takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Trowbridge. 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 Trowbridge. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Trowbridge at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Trowbridge. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Trowbridge station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Barnstaple to Trowbridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Trowbridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Trowbridge station.
Book your Barnstaple to Trowbridge train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnstaple and Trowbridge is 131.6 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Trowbridge via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 9m.