Boston to Barnstaple Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Barnstaple takes 7h 44m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Boston 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.

7h 44m
Duration: 353 mi
Distance: £160
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain
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Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
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6h 58m

£123–234

Boston to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Boston and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 2:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

8:54 PM → 10:29 AM
Arrives next day
13h 34m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:13 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
7:42 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 44m • 4 changes
8:52 AM → 3:25 PM
6h 32m • 4 changes
9:51 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:13 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
7:42 AM → 2:28 PM
6h 45m • 4 changes
8:52 AM → 3:25 PM
6h 32m • 4 changes
9:53 AM → 4:25 PM
6h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:15 AM → 3:27 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
10:53 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 38m • 4 changes
12:51 PM → 7:27 PM
6h 35m • 4 changes
2:51 PM → 9:31 PM
6h 39m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:13 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
7:42 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 44m • 4 changes
8:52 AM → 3:25 PM
6h 32m • 4 changes
9:51 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:13 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
7:42 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 44m • 4 changes
8:52 AM → 3:25 PM
6h 32m • 4 changes
9:51 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:13 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
7:42 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 44m • 4 changes
8:52 AM → 3:25 PM
6h 32m • 4 changes
9:51 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston 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.

What companies run services between Boston, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Boston to Barnstaple via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 58m.

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