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Coventry to Barnstaple trains

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The average train between Coventry and Barnstaple takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Coventry 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 16m
Duration
222 mi
Distance
£112
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
5h 36m
£92–155

Coventry to Barnstaple train times

Trains run hourly between Coventry and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Coventry is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 49m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 52m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 57m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 47m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 54m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 41m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 9m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 50m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 40m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 9m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 50m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 40m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 9m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Coventry 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 Coventry to Barnstaple.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 222.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Coventry to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 36m.

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