The average train between Cheltenham and Barnstaple takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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.
Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 7:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Cheltenham to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Cheltenham to Barnstaple train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cheltenham and Barnstaple is 164.5 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 3h 48m.