The average train between Coventry and Barnstaple takes 5h 13m 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.
Trains run hourly between Coventry and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 5:43 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 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Coventry station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Coventry to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Coventry to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Coventry to Barnstaple train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Coventry and Barnstaple is 229.1 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a train from Coventry to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 33m.