Train Derby to Barnstaple from £153 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Barnstaple takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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 23m
Duration: 244 mi
Distance: £153
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 9m

£125–188

Derby to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Derby and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:10 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 15m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 1:29 PM
5h • 1 change
9:31 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:10 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 15m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 1:29 PM
5h • 1 change
9:31 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:10 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 15m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 2:28 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:31 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 3:27 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
11:34 AM → 4:24 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
12:31 PM → 5:32 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:10 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 15m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 1:29 PM
5h • 1 change
9:31 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
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