The average train between Barnstaple and Worcester takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Worcester. 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 2 hours between Barnstaple and Worcester. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Worcester at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Worcester station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Barnstaple to Worcester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Worcester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Worcester Shrub Hill station.
Book your Barnstaple to Worcester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnstaple and Worcester is 176.9 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Worcester Shrub Hill via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 59m.