The average train between Croydon and Barnstaple takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon 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 Croydon and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Croydon to Barnstaple train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Paddington station.
Croydon to Barnstaple train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Croydon to Barnstaple train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Croydon and Barnstaple is 277.6 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Barnstaple via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 4m.