The average train between Didcot and Barnstaple takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. 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.
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 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Didcot station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Didcot to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Didcot Parkway station.
Didcot to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Didcot to Barnstaple train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Didcot and Barnstaple is 204.2 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 11m.