The average train between Basingstoke and Barnstaple takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke to Barnstaple. 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 Basingstoke and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Basingstoke to Barnstaple train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Barnstaple train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Basingstoke to Barnstaple train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Basingstoke and Barnstaple is 208.1 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 4h 24m.