The average train between Crewe and Barnstaple takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Crewe 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 Crewe and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Crewe is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Crewe to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Crewe station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Crewe to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Crewe station.
Crewe to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Crewe to Barnstaple train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Crewe and Barnstaple is 250 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a train from Crewe to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 12m.