The average train between Bath and Barnstaple takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Bath 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 Bath and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bath is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bath to Barnstaple? 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 Bath to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Bath to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bath to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Bath to Barnstaple train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Bath and Barnstaple is 122.6 km. The road distance is 202 km.
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 3h 27m.