The average train between Barnstaple and Whitstable takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Whitstable. 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 every 3 hours between Barnstaple and Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 4m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Whitstable? 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 Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Whitstable station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
Barnstaple to Whitstable train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Whitstable train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Whitstable station.
Book your Barnstaple to Whitstable train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Barnstaple and Whitstable is 355.4 km. The road distance is 438 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Whitstable via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 58m.