The average train between Barnstaple and York takes 7h 39m and the fastest train takes 6h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to York. 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 York. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into York at 11:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to York. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at York station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
Barnstaple to York train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to York train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at York station.
Book your Barnstaple to York train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnstaple and York is 377.9 km. The road distance is 549 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to York via Exeter St Davids in around 7h 13m.