The average train between Chippenham and Barnstaple takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Chippenham 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 Chippenham and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 12:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Chippenham is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chippenham to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Chippenham station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Chippenham to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Chippenham to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Chippenham to Barnstaple train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Chippenham and Barnstaple is 141 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Chippenham to Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 3h 43m.