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Didcot to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Didcot and Barnstaple takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Didcot 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.

4h 30m
Duration
179 mi
Distance
£92
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
  2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
4h 13m
£74–139

Didcot to Barnstaple train times

Trains run hourly between Didcot and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Didcot is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 45m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 53m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 5m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 46m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Didcot 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.

Map of how to get from Didcot to Barnstaple.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 178.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Didcot, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 13m.

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