The average train between Basingstoke and Barnstaple takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. 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 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 57m. 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 3h 57m.
Basingstoke to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Basingstoke to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Basingstoke to Barnstaple train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Basingstoke and Barnstaple is 208.1 km. The road distance is 308 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 23m.