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Trip Overview

The average train between Brighton and Barnstaple takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton 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 46m
Duration
267 mi
Distance
£141
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Brighton to Barnstaple train times

Trains run hourly between Brighton and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 12:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 59m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 59m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 20m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 59m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 59m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 20m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 57m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 57m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 12m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 58m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 59m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 56m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 59m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 59m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 20m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 59m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 59m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 20m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 59m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 59m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 20m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 59m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton 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.

Map of how to get from Brighton to Barnstaple.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 266.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Barnstaple via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 59m.

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