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Bournemouth to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Barnstaple takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth 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.

5h 57m
Duration
194 mi
Distance
£104
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train train
  3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
6h 2m
£80–166

Bournemouth to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bournemouth and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 12:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Barnstaple.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 193.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Barnstaple via Southampton Central, Westbury (Wilts), and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 2m.

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