The average train between Doncaster and Barnstaple takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Doncaster 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 every 2 hours between Doncaster and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 6:21 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Doncaster station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
Doncaster to Barnstaple train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Doncaster to Barnstaple train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Doncaster to Barnstaple train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Doncaster and Barnstaple is 336.7 km. The road distance is 481 km.
You can take a train from Doncaster to Barnstaple via Sheffield and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 7m.