The average train between Bristol and North Devon takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol to North Devon. 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 Bristol and North Devon. 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 North Devon at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to North Devon. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at North Devon station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Bristol to North Devon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to North Devon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Bristol to North Devon train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bristol and North Devon is 109.9 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 2h 55m.