The average train between Basingstoke and North Devon takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke to North Devon. 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 North Devon. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 6:48 PM which arrives into North Devon at 10:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basingstoke to North Devon? 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 Basingstoke to North Devon. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at North Devon station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Basingstoke to North Devon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Basingstoke to North Devon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Basingstoke to North Devon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Basingstoke and North Devon 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.