The average train between Diss and Barnstaple takes 6h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Diss 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 Diss and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Diss is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Diss to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Diss station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
Diss to Barnstaple train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Diss station.
Diss to Barnstaple train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Diss to Barnstaple train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Diss and Barnstaple is 383.9 km. The road distance is 500 km.
You can take a train from Diss to Barnstaple via Stratford, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 15m.