The average train between Cranbrook and Barnstaple takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Cranbrook 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 Cranbrook and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cranbrook is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cranbrook to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Cranbrook station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Barnstaple. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Cranbrook to Barnstaple train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Cranbrook to Barnstaple train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Cranbrook to Barnstaple train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cranbrook and Barnstaple is 58.9 km. The road distance is 72 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple hourly. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 1h 7m.