Train Bristol to Barnstaple from £67 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Barnstaple takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol 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.

3h 2m
Duration: 114 mi
Distance: £67
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 55m

£51–97

Bristol to Barnstaple train times

Trains run hourly between Bristol and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, June 3, 2026

6:45 PM → 9:33 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
7:55 PM → 10:37 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
11:48 PM → 6:19 AM
Arrives next day
6h 31m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, June 4, 2026

5:22 AM → 8:25 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, June 5, 2026

5:22 AM → 8:25 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, June 6, 2026

5:35 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:42 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 10:26 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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